Othaka - Kakatpur, Puri

Othaka is a village situated in the Kakatpur tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kakatpur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Othaka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Othaka is 409134. The village covers a total geographical area of 233 hectares and falls under the 752108 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Othaka

As per Census 2011, Othaka village has a total population of 1,904 people, consisting of 965 males and 939 females. The village has 437 households and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males. There are 187 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,432 literate and 472 illiterate residents. Additionally, 828 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Othaka are given below:

Nearby Villages of Othaka

Othaka 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 Othaka

Othaka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jhankad Sarala Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Othaka is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Othaka is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Othaka

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

Health Facilities in Othaka

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

FAQs about Othaka