Oteband - Bhatapara, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Oteband is a village situated in the Bhatapara tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 27 km from Bhatapara and around 127 km from Raipur. Otebandh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Oteband village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Oteband is 443672. The village covers a total geographical area of 511.85 hectares and falls under the 493118 pincode. Bhatapara is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Oteband

According to the 2011 Census, Oteband village had a total population of 1,351 people, including 669 males and 682 females, living in 276 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.53%, with male literacy at 71.11% and female literacy at 40.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 208, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Oteband

Oteband 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 Oteband

Oteband is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ibhh, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhatapara to Oteband is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Oteband is about 127 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Oteband

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

Health Facilities in Oteband

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

FAQs about Oteband