Otur - Kalwan, Nashik

Otur is a village situated in the Kalwan tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalwan and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Otur village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Otur is 549928. The village covers a total geographical area of 1077.6 hectares and falls under the 423501 pincode. Satana is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Otur

According to the 2011 Census, Otur village had a total population of 2,744 people, including 1,363 males and 1,381 females, living in 535 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.50%, with male literacy at 76.23% and female literacy at 63.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 243, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,131.

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

Nearby Villages of Otur

Otur 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 Otur

Otur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ugaon, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Satana to Otur is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Otur is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Otur

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

Health Facilities in Otur

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

FAQs about Otur