Indian Village Directory

Olhan Village

Olhan is an inhabited village in Bano Sub-district of Simdega district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 376829, the Census 2011 record lists 980 people in 190 households and the reported area is 1,122 hectares. The local references include Berairgi Gram Panchayat, Bano CD Block and the nearest town reference is Simdega at about 40 km.

In short:

Olhan is a village in Bano Sub-district, Simdega district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 376829 and 980 people in 190 households.

Village Code376829
Population980
Households190
Area1,122 hectares

Detailed village profile

Olhan at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 980 people, 1,122 hectares of reported area and Simdega as the nearest town reference for Olhan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Simdega
Sub-district Bano
CD Block Bano
Gram Panchayat BERAIRGI
  • Olhan falls under Bano Sub-district in Simdega district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 376829.
  • The record lists 980 people living in 190 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,122 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Simdega.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Olhan
Census Village Code
376829
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Simdega
District Census Code
367
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bano
Sub-district Census Code
02727
CD Block
Bano
Gram Panchayat
Berairgi
Households
190
Population
980
Male Population
508
Female Population
472
Sex Ratio
929.13
Area
1,122 hectares
Area
11.22 sq km
Nearest Town Distance
40 km
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 87.34 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.16 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0.41% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 76.43% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 2.5% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Olhan in the official administrative record. Census village code 376829, Berairgi Gram Panchayat and Bano CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
367
Sub-district Census Code
02727
Village Census Code
376829
CD Block Code
0233
CD Block Name
Bano
Gram Panchayat Name
Berairgi

Location and Distance

Simdega is the nearest town listed for Olhan, about 40 km away. Simdega is listed as the district headquarters at about 90 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Bano
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
40 km
District Headquarter
Simdega
Distance from District Headquarter
90 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Simdega
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
34 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Distance from Nearest Town
40 km
Total Geographical Area
1,122 hectares
Area
11.22 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 980 people in 190 households, with 508 male residents and 472 female residents. The average household size is 5.16, and SC share is 0.41% and ST share is 76.43% for Olhan. Population density works out to about 87.34 people per sq km.

Total Households
190
Total Population
980
Male Population
508
Female Population
472
Sex Ratio
929.13
Average Household Size
5.16
SC Population
4
SC Male Population
2
SC Female Population
2
SC Population Share
0.41
ST Population
749
ST Male Population
389
ST Female Population
360
ST Population Share
76.43
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Olhan list 1 private primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Olhan. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Olhan include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
Spring Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
30.1 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
10.1 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Olhan include black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Tractors
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Olhan include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Olhan show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Mat, net sown area is 632.93 hectares and irrigated land is 16.07 hectares (2.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Handicrafts Commodities First
Mat
Forest Area In Hectares
375.79 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
53.18
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
30 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
632.93
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
616.86 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
16.07
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
5.1 hectares
Waterfall Area In Hectares
0.87 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Olhan village located?

Olhan is in Bano Sub-district of Simdega district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Olhan village in?

Olhan village is in Simdega district.

Which state is Olhan village in?

Olhan village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Olhan under?

Olhan comes under Bano Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Olhan?

The Census village code of Olhan is 376829.

Which Gram Panchayat is Olhan under?

Olhan is listed under BERAIRGI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Bano.

What is the population of Olhan village?

The village record lists 980 people and 190 households for Olhan.

How many households are in Olhan village?

The village record lists 190 households for Olhan.

What is the male and female population of Olhan?

The record lists 508 male residents and 472 female residents for Olhan.

What is the sex ratio of Olhan village?

The sex ratio of Olhan is 929.13 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Olhan village?

The reported geographical area of Olhan is 1,122 hectares.

What is the population density of Olhan village?

The approximate population density of Olhan is 87.34 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Olhan?

The nearest town listed for Olhan is Simdega, about 40 km away.

How far is Olhan from the district headquarters?

Olhan is about 90 km from Simdega, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Olhan from the sub-district headquarters?

Olhan is about 40 km from Bano, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Olhan?

The village facility record lists 1 private primary school for Olhan.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Olhan?

For Olhan, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Mat, net sown area is 632.93 hectares and irrigated land is 16.07 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Olhan.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.