Pathari - Baihar, Balaghat

Pathari is a village situated in the Baihar tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baihar and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Pathari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pathari is 498038. The village covers a total geographical area of 1647.45 hectares and falls under the 481226 pincode. Baihar is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Pathari

According to the 2011 Census, Pathari village had a total population of 1,425 people, including 678 males and 747 females, living in 310 households. The sex ratio was 1,102 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.63%, with male literacy at 54.23% and female literacy at 39.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,327.

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

Nearby Villages of Pathari

Pathari 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 Pathari

Pathari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balaghat Junction, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baihar to Pathari is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Pathari is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pathari

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

Health Facilities in Pathari

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

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