Choutani - Bhatkal, Uttara Kannada

Choutani is a village situated in the Bhatkal taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhatkal and around 140 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Mundalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Choutani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Choutani is 603833. The village covers a total geographical area of 82.02 hectares and falls under the 581320 pincode. Bhatkal is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Choutani

According to the 2011 Census, Choutani village had a total population of 953 people, including 481 males and 472 females, living in 189 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.66%, with male literacy at 89.86% and female literacy at 69.50%.

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

Nearby Villages of Choutani

Choutani 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 Choutani

Choutani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhatkal, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhatkal to Choutani is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Choutani is about 140 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Choutani

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

Health Facilities in Choutani

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

FAQs about Choutani