Patharchuwa - Palari, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Patharchuwa is a village situated in the Palari tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 25 km from Palari and around 65 km from Raipur. Phundardih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patharchuwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patharchuwa is 443873. The village covers a total geographical area of 395.42 hectares and falls under the 493225 pincode. Palari is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Patharchuwa

According to the 2011 Census, Patharchuwa village had a total population of 541 people, including 277 males and 264 females, living in 105 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.04%, with male literacy at 81.14% and female literacy at 58.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 418, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 25.

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

Nearby Villages of Patharchuwa

Patharchuwa 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 Patharchuwa

Patharchuwa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Hathbandh, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palari to Patharchuwa is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Patharchuwa is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patharchuwa

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

Health Facilities in Patharchuwa

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

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