Otekatta - Durgkondal, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Otekatta is a village situated in the Durgkondal tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Durgkondal and around 103 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Otekatta village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Otekatta is 447702. The village covers a total geographical area of 799.95 hectares and falls under the 494669 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 54 km away.

Otekatta village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kanker Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Otekatta

As per Census 2011, Otekatta village has a total population of 935 people, consisting of 471 males and 464 females. The village has 152 households and a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males. There are 155 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 448 literate and 487 illiterate residents. Additionally, 18 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 820 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Otekatta

Otekatta 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 Otekatta

Otekatta is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Otekatta is about 54 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Otekatta is about 103 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Otekatta

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

Health Facilities in Otekatta

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

FAQs about Otekatta