Patharra - Nawagarh, Janjgir-Champa

Patharra is a village situated in the Nawagarh tehsil of Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from Nawagarh and around 35 km from Janjgir. Udaybhatha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patharra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patharra is 436788. The village covers a total geographical area of 248.85 hectares and falls under the 495557 pincode. Naila-janjgir is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Patharra

According to the 2011 Census, Patharra village had a total population of 583 people, including 307 males and 276 females, living in 109 households. The sex ratio was 899 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.99%, with male literacy at 79.10% and female literacy at 45.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 71, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 131.

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

Nearby Villages of Patharra

Patharra 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 Patharra

Patharra 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 Sulgare, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Naila-janjgir to Patharra is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Patharra is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patharra

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

Health Facilities in Patharra

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

FAQs about Patharra