Oturu - Sorab, Shivamogga

Oturu is a village situated in the Sorab taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from Sorab and around 96 km from Shimoga. Tavanandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Oturu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Oturu is 607557. The village covers a total geographical area of 527.62 hectares and falls under the 577429 pincode. Sorab is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Oturu

According to the 2011 Census, Oturu village had a total population of 924 people, including 476 males and 448 females, living in 237 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.45%, with male literacy at 92.77% and female literacy at 81.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 54, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Oturu

Oturu 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 Oturu

Oturu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kanale, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sorab to Oturu is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Oturu is about 96 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Oturu

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

Health Facilities in Oturu

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

FAQs about Oturu