Patma - Pondi(Bachra), Korea

Patma is a village situated in the Pondi(Bachra) tehsil of Korea district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 29 km from Khadganva and around 41 km from Baikunthpur. Patma village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patma is 431796. The village covers a total geographical area of 960.96 hectares and falls under the 497449 pincode. Chirmiri is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Patma

According to the 2011 Census, Patma village had a total population of 1,430 people, including 694 males and 736 females, living in 332 households. The sex ratio was 1,061 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.49%, with male literacy at 62.67% and female literacy at 44.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 147, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,125.

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

Nearby Villages of Patma

Patma 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 Patma

Patma is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chirmiri, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chirmiri to Patma is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baikunthpur to Patma is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patma

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

Health Facilities in Patma

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

FAQs about Patma