Oliha - Mahakalapada, Kendrapara

Oliha is a village situated in the Mahakalapada tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahakalapada and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Deulapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Oliha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Oliha is 397045. The village covers a total geographical area of 128 hectares and falls under the 754212 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Oliha

According to the 2011 Census, Oliha village had a total population of 706 people, including 360 males and 346 females, living in 146 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.27%, with male literacy at 97.13% and female literacy at 83.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population706360346
Child Population (0–6 yrs)794633
Scheduled Castes (SC)1587
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population566305261
Illiterate Population1405585

Nearby Villages of Oliha

Oliha 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AitipurEast0.90 km
OlihanilakanthapurSouth-West0.95 km
OrataNorth-West1.11 km
Deula PadaSouth-East1.25 km
BasagharNorth-East1.34 km
AnduliNorth-East1.86 km
BalipalEast1.88 km
Babakar PurSouth-West2.05 km
BilipadaWest2.30 km
PerijpurNorth2.31 km

Transport and Connectivity of Oliha

Public transport in the Oliha is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bagadia Ph, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Oliha is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Oliha is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Oliha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Oliha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Oliha

Where is Oliha located?

Oliha village is located in Mahakalapada Tehsil, Kendrapara district, Odisha, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Oliha?

The Gram Panchayat of Oliha is Deulapada.

What is the pincode of Oliha?

The pincode of Oliha is 754212.

What is the population of Oliha?

Oliha had a total population of 706, including 360 males and 346 females.

How many households are there in Oliha?

Oliha had 146 households.

What is the literacy rate in Oliha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Oliha was 90.27%. Male literacy was 97.13% and female literacy was 83.39%.