Oldhi - Derabish, Kendrapara

Oldhi is a village situated in the Derabish tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Derabish and around 7 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Chatarachakoda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Oldhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Oldhi is 396671. The village covers a total geographical area of 95 hectares and falls under the 754250 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Oldhi

As per Census 2011, Oldhi village has a total population of 1,311 people, consisting of 678 males and 633 females. The village has 309 households and a sex ratio of 933 females per 1,000 males. There are 139 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,014 literate and 297 illiterate residents. Additionally, 502 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Oldhi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Oldhi

Oldhi 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 Oldhi

Oldhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Banbihari Gwalipur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Oldhi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Oldhi is about 7 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Oldhi

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

Health Facilities in Oldhi

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

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