Ooti - Arakera, Raichur

Ooti is a village situated in the Arakera taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Devadurga and around 80 km from Raichur. Palakanamardi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ooti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ooti is 600577. The village covers a total geographical area of 591.49 hectares and falls under the 584116 pincode. Devadurga is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Ooti village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Devadurga Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raichur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ooti

According to the 2011 Census, Ooti village had a total population of 1,742 people, including 858 males and 884 females, living in 269 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.13%, with male literacy at 56.12% and female literacy at 32.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 107, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,171.

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

Nearby Villages of Ooti

Ooti 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 Ooti

Ooti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Marichethal, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devadurga to Ooti is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raichur to Ooti is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ooti

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

Health Facilities in Ooti

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

FAQs about Ooti