Patewa - Mahasamund

Patewa is a village situated in the Mahasamund tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 30 km from Mahasamund, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Patewa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patewa is 446129. The village covers a total geographical area of 344.06 hectares and falls under the 493551 pincode. Tumgaon is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Patewa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mahasamund Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Patewa

As per Census 2011, Patewa village has a total population of 1,186 people, consisting of 576 males and 610 females. The village has 287 households and a sex ratio of 1,059 females per 1,000 males. There are 144 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 804 literate and 382 illiterate residents. Additionally, 90 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 231 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,186576610
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1446381
Scheduled Castes (SC)904248
Scheduled Tribes (ST)231118113
Literate Population804442362
Illiterate Population382134248

Nearby Villages of Patewa

Patewa 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)
TorlaEast1.17 km
JogidipaNorth-West1.48 km
PataimataSouth-West1.88 km
BodraWest2.14 km
SalihabhathaSouth-East2.47 km
SinodhaNorth2.51 km
TenduwahiNorth-East3.16 km
ChirkoEast3.21 km
BanpachariNorth-East3.24 km
ThumsaSouth-West3.58 km

Transport and Connectivity of Patewa

Patewa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhimkhoj, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.7 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 Tumgaon to Patewa is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Patewa is about 30 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 Patewa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Patewa

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

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

FAQs about Patewa

Where is Patewa located?

Patewa village is located in Mahasamund Tehsil, Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Patewa?

Patewa is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Patewa?

The pincode of Patewa is 493551.

What is the population of Patewa?

Patewa has a total population of 1,186, including 576 males and 610 females.

How many households are there in Patewa?

There are 287 households in Patewa.

What is the literacy rate in Patewa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Patewa is 67.79%. Male literacy is 76.74% and female literacy is 59.34%.