Patharwada - Katangi, Balaghat

Patharwada is a village situated in the Katangi tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katangi and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Patharwada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patharwada is 497255. The village covers a total geographical area of 458.45 hectares and falls under the 481445 pincode. Katangi is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Patharwada

As per Census 2011, Patharwada village has a total population of 2,137 people, consisting of 1,070 males and 1,067 females. The village has 501 households and a sex ratio of 997 females per 1,000 males. There are 249 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,502 literate and 635 illiterate residents. Additionally, 170 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 203 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Patharwada

Patharwada 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 Patharwada

Patharwada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tirodi, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katangi to Patharwada is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Patharwada is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patharwada

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

Health Facilities in Patharwada

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

FAQs about Patharwada