Olandi - Gop, Puri

Olandi is a village situated in the Gop tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gop and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Davara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Olandi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Olandi is 409438. The village covers a total geographical area of 131 hectares and falls under the 752121 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Olandi 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 Olandi

As per Census 2011, Olandi village has a total population of 449 people, consisting of 226 males and 223 females. The village has 115 households and a sex ratio of 986 females per 1,000 males. There are 39 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 378 literate and 71 illiterate residents. Additionally, 29 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Olandi

Olandi 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 Olandi

Public transport in the Olandi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sakhi Gopal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Olandi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Olandi is about 22 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 Olandi

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

Health Facilities in Olandi

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

FAQs about Olandi