Patarega - Ramabhadrapuram, Vizianagaram

Patarega is a village situated in the Ramabhadrapuram mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ramabhadrapuram and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Vizianagaram. Kotharega serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patarega village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patarega is 582524. The village covers a total geographical area of 128 hectares and falls under the 535579 pincode. Bobbili is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Patarega village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Patarega

As per Census 2011, Patarega village has a total population of 2,394 people, consisting of 1,149 males and 1,245 females. The village has 682 households and a sex ratio of 1,083 females per 1,000 males. There are 284 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 841 literate and 1,553 illiterate residents. Additionally, 237 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 109 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Patarega

Patarega 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 Patarega

Patarega is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Maradam Halt, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bobbili to Patarega is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Patarega is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patarega

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

Health Facilities in Patarega

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

FAQs about Patarega