Othaka

Othaka is a village located in Kakatpur tehsil of Puri district in Odisha, India. It is situated 3km away from sub-district headquarter Kakatpur (tehsildar office) and 65km away from district headquarter Puri. As per 2009 stats, Othaka village is also a gram panchayat.

Othaka has its own place in the vibrant Puri region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Othaka

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Othaka is 409134. The village spans a total geographical area of 233 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 752108. Nimapada is nearest town to Othaka village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

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Population of Othaka

Below is a concise population overview of Othaka as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,904 965 939
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 187 102 85
Scheduled Castes (SC) 828 410 418
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 1,432 794 638
Illiterate Population 472 171 301

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Othaka village:

  • The total population of Othaka village is around 1,904, including approximately 965 males and 939 females, with a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 187 children aged 0–6 years in Othaka village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Othaka village has 828 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Othaka village is about 75.21%, with male literacy at 82.28% and female literacy at 67.94%.
  • There are around 437 households in Othaka village.

Connectivity of Othaka

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Othaka. As per the 2011 stats, Othaka had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Othaka

Knowing the nearby villages of Othaka helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Othaka.

Somanathapur Praharajapur Gopikantapur Suhanpur Phanaphana Patapur Sadenga Sarangadharpur Anantapur Naranpur Kakatpur

Frequently Asked Questions about Othaka

Where is Othaka located?
Othaka village is situated in Kakatpur Tehsil, within the Puri district of Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Othaka?
Othaka serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Othaka?
The pincode of Othaka is 752108, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Othaka as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Othaka is 1,904, with 965 males and 939 females.
How many households are there in Othaka as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Othaka village has a total of 437 households.
What is the literacy rate in Othaka as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Othaka is 75.21%. The male literacy rate is 82.28%, while the female literacy rate is 67.94%.