Otaldighi - Kotulpur, Bankura

Otaldighi is a village situated in the Kotulpur subdivision of Bankura district, West Bengal. Mirzapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Otaldighi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Otaldighi is 327875. The village covers a total geographical area of 162.18 hectares and falls under the 722141 pincode. Bishnupur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Otaldighi

As per Census 2011, Otaldighi village has a total population of 511 people, consisting of 255 males and 256 females. The village has 109 households and a sex ratio of 1,003 females per 1,000 males. There are 62 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 317 literate and 194 illiterate residents. Additionally, 472 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population511255256
Child Population (0–6 yrs)622933
Scheduled Castes (SC)472235237
Literate Population317179138
Illiterate Population19476118

Nearby Villages of Otaldighi

Otaldighi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MohanchakSouth0.87 km
MirzapurNorth1.40 km
AkharashalSouth-East1.41 km
GopalpurEast1.45 km
GramsagarmejeSouth1.56 km
Sagar MejeSouth-West1.64 km
Chak NayanWest2.15 km
DehuabaniNorth-East2.16 km
GhatkolWest2.31 km
AsudeNorth-East2.40 km

Transport and Connectivity of Otaldighi

Public transport in the Otaldighi is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Piardoba, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bishnupur to Otaldighi is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Otaldighi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Otaldighi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Otaldighi

Where is Otaldighi located?

Otaldighi village is located in Kotulpur Subdivision, Bankura district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Otaldighi?

The Gram Panchayat of Otaldighi is Mirzapur.

What is the pincode of Otaldighi?

The pincode of Otaldighi is 722141.

What is the population of Otaldighi?

Otaldighi has a total population of 511, including 255 males and 256 females.

How many households are there in Otaldighi?

There are 109 households in Otaldighi.

What is the literacy rate in Otaldighi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Otaldighi is 62.04%. Male literacy is 70.20% and female literacy is 53.91%.