Patura - Basia, Gumla

Patura is a village situated in the Basia subdivision of Gumla district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basia and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Gumla. Moreng serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patura is 375927. The village covers a total geographical area of 414 hectares and falls under the 835207 pincode.

Patura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sisai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Lohardaga Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Patura

According to the 2011 Census, Patura village had a total population of 1,077 people, including 545 males and 532 females, living in 204 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.76%, with male literacy at 83.99% and female literacy at 63.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 130, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 599.

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

Nearby Villages of Patura

Patura 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 Patura

Patura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kurkura, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Gumla to Patura is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patura

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

Health Facilities in Patura

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

FAQs about Patura