Otikere - Chiknayakanhalli, Tumakuru

Otikere is a village situated in the Chiknayakanhalli taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from Chikkanayakanahalli and around 88 km from Tumkur. Baraguru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Otikere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Otikere is 610074. The village covers a total geographical area of 280.1 hectares and falls under the 572119 pincode. Chiknayakanhalli is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Otikere

As per Census 2011, Otikere village has a total population of 580 people, consisting of 298 males and 282 females. The village has 130 households and a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males. There are 67 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 375 literate and 205 illiterate residents. Additionally, 138 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 58 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Otikere

Otikere 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 Otikere

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Otikere. The nearest railway station is Banasankarai Ha, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiknayakanhalli to Otikere is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Otikere is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Otikere

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

Health Facilities in Otikere

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

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