Pathrai - Batouli, Surguja

Pathrai is a village situated in the Batouli tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Batouli and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Basen serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pathrai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pathrai is 433522. The village covers a total geographical area of 339.14 hectares and falls under the 497101 pincode. Sitapur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Pathrai

According to the 2011 Census, Pathrai village had a total population of 788 people, including 406 males and 382 females, living in 198 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.57%, with male literacy at 75.07% and female literacy at 58.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 28, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 609.

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

Nearby Villages of Pathrai

Pathrai 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 Pathrai

Pathrai is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitapur to Pathrai is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Pathrai is about 37 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 Pathrai

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

Health Facilities in Pathrai

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

FAQs about Pathrai