Olara - Astaranga, Puri

Olara is a village situated in the Astaranga tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Astaranga and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Manduki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Olara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Olara is 409237. The village covers a total geographical area of 62 hectares and falls under the 752109 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Olara

According to the 2011 Census, Olara village had a total population of 599 people, including 316 males and 283 females, living in 111 households. The sex ratio was 896 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.35%, with male literacy at 82.92% and female literacy at 58.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 88.

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

Nearby Villages of Olara

Olara 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 Olara

Olara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhankad Sarala Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Olara is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Olara is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Olara

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

Health Facilities in Olara

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

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