Olagada - Tirtol, Jagatsinghapur

Olagada is a village situated in the Tirtol tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tirtol and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Kolar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Olagada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Olagada is 397504. The village covers a total geographical area of 181 hectares and falls under the 754137 pincode. Jagatsinghapur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Olagada

According to the 2011 Census, Olagada village had a total population of 1,091 people, including 556 males and 535 females, living in 219 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.25%, with male literacy at 93.68% and female literacy at 90.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 329.

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

Nearby Villages of Olagada

Olagada 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 Olagada

Olagada is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nimkana, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Olagada is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Olagada

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

Health Facilities in Olagada

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

FAQs about Olagada