Oltara - Habibpur, Malda

Oltara is a village situated in the Habibpur subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.4 km from Habibpur and around 27.2 km from English Bazar. Habibpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Oltara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Oltara is 313101. The village covers a total geographical area of 190.41 hectares and falls under the 732138 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Oltara

As per Census 2011, Oltara village has a total population of 1,562 people, consisting of 771 males and 791 females. The village has 349 households and a sex ratio of 1,025 females per 1,000 males. There are 253 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 419 literate and 1,143 illiterate residents. Additionally, 786 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 639 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Oltara

Oltara 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 Oltara

Oltara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Old Malda, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Oltara is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Oltara is about 27.2 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Oltara

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

Health Facilities in Oltara

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

FAQs about Oltara