Patoud - Kanker, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Patoud is a village situated in the Kanker tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from Kanker, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Patod serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patoud village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patoud is 447870. The village covers a total geographical area of 615.26 hectares and falls under the 494334 pincode. Kanker is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Patoud

As per Census 2011, Patoud village has a total population of 1,701 people, consisting of 845 males and 856 females. The village has 414 households and a sex ratio of 1,013 females per 1,000 males. There are 207 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,036 literate and 665 illiterate residents. Additionally, 138 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 783 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Patoud

Patoud 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 Patoud

Patoud is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhamtari, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanker to Patoud is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patoud

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

Health Facilities in Patoud

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

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