Olans - Nimapada, Puri

Olans is a village situated in the Nimapada tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 48 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nimapada and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Bhodar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Olans village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Olans is 408916. The village covers a total geographical area of 113 hectares and falls under the 752113 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Olans

According to the 2011 Census, Olans village had a total population of 637 people, including 309 males and 328 females, living in 146 households. The sex ratio was 1,061 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.98%, with male literacy at 87.68% and female literacy at 70.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 117.

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

Nearby Villages of Olans

Olans 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 Olans

Public transport in the Olans is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bir Purushottampur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Olans is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Olans is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Olans

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

Health Facilities in Olans

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

FAQs about Olans