Othian

Othian is a village located in Ajnala tehsil of Amritsar district in Punjab, India. It is situated 9km away from sub-district headquarter Ajnala (tehsildar office) and 27km away from district headquarter Amritsar . As per 2009 stats, Othian village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Othian unique in its vibrant Ajnala-Amritsar region. You’ll see Othian’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Othian

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Othian is 037318. The village spans a total geographical area of 671 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 143415. Raja Sansi is nearest town to Othian village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Othian village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Amritsar central Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Amritsar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Othian

According to the 2011 Census, Othian has a total population of about 3,236, with approximately 1,716 males and 1,520 females. The sex ratio is around 885 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 364 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,541 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 54.42%, with male literacy at about 58.57% and female literacy near 49.74%. There are around 625 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Othian's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Othian

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

Nearby Villages of Othian

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

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