Patuwa - Kunda, Kabeerdham

Patuwa is a village situated in the Kunda tehsil of Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 35 km from Pandariya and around 35 km from Kawardha. Patua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patuwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patuwa is 440039. The village covers a total geographical area of 227.74 hectares and falls under the 491559 pincode. Pandariya is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Patuwa

As per Census 2011, Patuwa village has a total population of 875 people, consisting of 445 males and 430 females. The village has 170 households and a sex ratio of 966 females per 1,000 males. There are 139 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 395 literate and 480 illiterate residents. Additionally, 8 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Patuwa are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population875445430
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1396772
Scheduled Castes (SC)871
Scheduled Tribes (ST)532
Literate Population395248147
Illiterate Population480197283

Nearby Villages of Patuwa

Patuwa 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Baduwa KapaSouth1.33 km
AmadahWest1.49 km
BahbaliyaNorth-East1.71 km
BamaipurEast1.84 km
PanwarjaliNorth1.98 km
BansapurWest2.13 km
KathautiyaSouth-East2.42 km
PanchdharNorth-West2.50 km
DhaurabandSouth-West2.72 km
PrankhairaNorth-West2.89 km

Transport and Connectivity of Patuwa

Patuwa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ibhf, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandariya to Patuwa is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kawardha to Patuwa 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 Patuwa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Patuwa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Patuwa

Where is Patuwa located?

Patuwa village is located in Kunda Tehsil, Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Patuwa?

The Gram Panchayat of Patuwa is Patua.

What is the pincode of Patuwa?

The pincode of Patuwa is 491559.

What is the population of Patuwa?

Patuwa has a total population of 875, including 445 males and 430 females.

How many households are there in Patuwa?

There are 170 households in Patuwa.

What is the literacy rate in Patuwa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Patuwa is 45.14%. Male literacy is 55.73% and female literacy is 34.19%.