Patakela - Bagicha, Jashpur

Patakela is a village situated in the Bagicha tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagicha and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Jashpur Nagar. Kutma serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patakela village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patakela is 433659. The village covers a total geographical area of 431.8 hectares and falls under the 496224 pincode. Bagicha is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Patakela

According to the 2011 Census, Patakela village had a total population of 649 people, including 327 males and 322 females, living in 137 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.19%, with male literacy at 70.74% and female literacy at 49.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 469.

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

Nearby Villages of Patakela

Patakela 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 Patakela

Public transport in the Patakela is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagicha to Patakela is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Patakela is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patakela

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

Health Facilities in Patakela

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

FAQs about Patakela