Oleichandanapur - Binjharpur, Jajpur

Oleichandanapur is a village situated in the Binjharpur tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from Binjharpur and around 63 km from Jajapur . Oleichandanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Oleichandanapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Oleichandanapur is 401988. The village covers a total geographical area of 361 hectares and falls under the 755016 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Oleichandanapur

According to the 2011 Census, Oleichandanapur village had a total population of 5,098 people, including 2,445 males and 2,653 females, living in 1,181 households. The sex ratio was 1,085 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.62%, with male literacy at 92.73% and female literacy at 81.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,151, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 74.

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

Nearby Villages of Oleichandanapur

Oleichandanapur 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 Oleichandanapur

Oleichandanapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Haridaspur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Oleichandanapur is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Oleichandanapur is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Oleichandanapur

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

Health Facilities in Oleichandanapur

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

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