Patharla - Pithora, Mahasamund

Patharla is a village situated in the Pithora tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pithaura and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Pathrala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patharla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patharla is 446410. The village covers a total geographical area of 198.7 hectares and falls under the 493555 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Patharla

According to the 2011 Census, Patharla village had a total population of 735 people, including 359 males and 376 females, living in 153 households. The sex ratio was 1,047 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.53%, with male literacy at 86.71% and female literacy at 66.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 21, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 317.

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

Nearby Villages of Patharla

Patharla 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 Patharla

Patharla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bagbahra, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Patharla is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Patharla is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patharla

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

Health Facilities in Patharla

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

FAQs about Patharla