Ottankadu - Pattukkottai, Thanjavur

Ottankadu is a village situated in the Pattukkottai taluka of Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pattukkottai and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Thanjavur. Ottangadu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ottankadu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ottankadu is 639084. The village covers a total geographical area of 409.41 hectares and falls under the 614803 pincode. Peravurani is the nearest town.

Ottankadu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Peravurani Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Thanjavur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ottankadu

According to the 2011 Census, Ottankadu village had a total population of 2,675 people, including 1,339 males and 1,336 females, living in 679 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.65%, with male literacy at 84.14% and female literacy at 65.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 732, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 73.

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

Nearby Villages of Ottankadu

Ottankadu 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 Ottankadu

Ottankadu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Atirampattinam, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Thanjavur to Ottankadu is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ottankadu

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

Health Facilities in Ottankadu

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

FAQs about Ottankadu