Patra - Padwa, Palamu

Patra is a village situated in the Padwa subdivision of Palamu district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Padwa and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Palamu. Patra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patra is 366016. The village covers a total geographical area of 146 hectares and falls under the 822123 pincode.

Patra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Patra

According to the 2011 Census, Patra village had a total population of 1,981 people, including 1,006 males and 975 females, living in 398 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.31%, with male literacy at 72.06% and female literacy at 46.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 589, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,9811,006975
Child Population (0–6 yrs)332165167
Scheduled Castes (SC)589310279
Scheduled Tribes (ST)110
Literate Population978606372
Illiterate Population1,003400603

Nearby Villages of Patra

Patra 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
LamiEast0.89 km
JhariNorth-West1.09 km
DumriEast1.40 km
ManaharSouth1.47 km
ChhechhauriNorth-East1.83 km
GangatuaSouth-East1.89 km
KokarsaSouth-West1.91 km
Pahartarlami Alias NawadihEast2.05 km
MajhigaonEast2.14 km
Baida KhurdSouth-East2.29 km

Transport and Connectivity of Patra

Patra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajhura, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 127.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Palamu to Patra is about 28 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 Patra

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Patra

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Patra

Where is Patra located?

Patra village is located in Padwa Subdivision, Palamu district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Patra?

Patra is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Patra?

The pincode of Patra is 822123.

What is the population of Patra?

Patra had a total population of 1,981, including 1,006 males and 975 females.

How many households are there in Patra?

Patra had 398 households.

What is the literacy rate in Patra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Patra was 59.31%. Male literacy was 72.06% and female literacy was 46.04%.