Patkura - Lakhanpur, Surguja

Patkura is a village situated in the Lakhanpur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 55 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhanpur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Patkura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patkura is 433073. The village covers a total geographical area of 2903.67 hectares and falls under the 497116 pincode. Lakhanpur is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

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

Population of Patkura

As per Census 2011, Patkura village has a total population of 1,725 people, consisting of 867 males and 858 females. The village has 378 households and a sex ratio of 989 females per 1,000 males. There are 362 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 445 literate and 1,280 illiterate residents. Additionally, 39 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,374 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Patkura

Patkura 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 Patkura

Patkura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhanpur to Patkura is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Patkura is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patkura

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

Health Facilities in Patkura

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

FAQs about Patkura