Pathariya - Bhatapara, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Pathariya is a village situated in the Bhatapara tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 25 km from Bhatapara and around 85 km from Raipur. Pathariya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pathariya is 443666. The village covers a total geographical area of 293.7 hectares and falls under the 493118 pincode. Bhatapara is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Pathariya

According to the 2011 Census, Pathariya village had a total population of 739 people, including 361 males and 378 females, living in 143 households. The sex ratio was 1,047 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.75%, with male literacy at 78.23% and female literacy at 48.22%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 537.

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

Nearby Villages of Pathariya

Pathariya 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 Pathariya

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Pathariya. The nearest railway station is Ibhh, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhatapara to Pathariya is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Pathariya is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pathariya

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

Health Facilities in Pathariya

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

FAQs about Pathariya