Olapur - Chikiti, Ganjam

Olapur is a village situated in the Chikiti tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 29 km from Nuagaon and around 51 km from Chatrapur. Ramachandrapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Olapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Olapur is 413086. The village covers a total geographical area of 205 hectares and falls under the 761010 pincode. Chikiti is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Olapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chikiti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Berhampur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Olapur

According to the 2011 Census, Olapur village had a total population of 831 people, including 384 males and 447 females, living in 197 households. The sex ratio was 1,164 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.87%, with male literacy at 72.43% and female literacy at 47.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 599, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Olapur

Olapur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Olapur

Olapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ichchpuram, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 135.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chikiti to Olapur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Olapur is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Olapur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Olapur village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Olapur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Olapur village are given below:

FAQs about Olapur