Otapurwa - Satai, Chhatarpur

Otapurwa is a village situated in the Satai tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from Rajnagar and around 35 km from Chhatarpur. Onta Purwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Otapurwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Otapurwa is 458049. The village covers a total geographical area of 932.09 hectares and falls under the 471105 pincode. Rajnagar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Otapurwa

According to the 2011 Census, Otapurwa village had a total population of 2,149 people, including 1,146 males and 1,003 females, living in 467 households. The sex ratio was 875 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.41%, with male literacy at 55.00% and female literacy at 38.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 521, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 178.

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

Nearby Villages of Otapurwa

Otapurwa 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 Otapurwa

Otapurwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khajuraho, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajnagar to Otapurwa is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Otapurwa is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Otapurwa

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

Health Facilities in Otapurwa

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

FAQs about Otapurwa