Otavane - Sawantwadi, Sindhudurg

Otavane is a village situated in the Sawantwadi tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sawantwadi and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Otavane village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Otavane is 566892. The village covers a total geographical area of 1089.22 hectares and falls under the 416511 pincode. Sawantwadi is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Otavane village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sawantwadi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Otavane

According to the 2011 Census, Otavane village had a total population of 2,625 people, including 1,314 males and 1,311 females, living in 636 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.56%, with male literacy at 88.89% and female literacy at 74.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 245, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Otavane

Otavane 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 Otavane

Otavane is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sawantwadi Road, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sawantwadi to Otavane is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Otavane is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Otavane

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

Health Facilities in Otavane

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

FAQs about Otavane