Patharidih - Palari, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Patharidih is a village situated in the Palari tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 9 km from Palari and around 65 km from Raipur. Patharidih village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patharidih is 443893. The village covers a total geographical area of 318.14 hectares and falls under the 493228 pincode. Palari is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Patharidih 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 Patharidih

According to the 2011 Census, Patharidih village had a total population of 1,201 people, including 614 males and 587 females, living in 245 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.14%, with male literacy at 89.52% and female literacy at 68.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 40, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 51.

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

Nearby Villages of Patharidih

Patharidih 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 Patharidih

Patharidih is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ibhf, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palari to Patharidih is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Patharidih 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 Patharidih

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

Health Facilities in Patharidih

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

FAQs about Patharidih