Patora - Lundra, Surguja

Patora is a village situated in the Lundra tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lundra and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Patora village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patora is 433362. The village covers a total geographical area of 741 hectares and falls under the 497101 pincode. Ambikapur is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Patora 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 Patora

According to the 2011 Census, Patora village had a total population of 2,071 people, including 1,027 males and 1,044 females, living in 467 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.76%, with male literacy at 64.60% and female literacy at 53.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 121, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,457.

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

Nearby Villages of Patora

Patora 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 Patora

Patora 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 121.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambikapur to Patora is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patora

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

Health Facilities in Patora

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

FAQs about Patora