Patharpunji - Berla, Bemetara

Patharpunji is a village situated in the Berla tehsil of Bemetara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from Berla and around 60 km from Durg. Takam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patharpunji village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patharpunji is 442285. The village covers a total geographical area of 420.94 hectares and falls under the 491332 pincode. Berla is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Patharpunji

According to the 2011 Census, Patharpunji village had a total population of 832 people, including 428 males and 404 females, living in 172 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.14%, with male literacy at 79.45% and female literacy at 55.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 201, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Patharpunji

Patharpunji 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 Patharpunji

Patharpunji is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Baikunth, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Berla to Patharpunji is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Patharpunji is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patharpunji

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

Health Facilities in Patharpunji

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

FAQs about Patharpunji