Pathri - Lalbarra, Balaghat

Pathri is a village situated in the Lalbarra tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lalbarra and around 21 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Pathri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pathri is 497631. The village covers a total geographical area of 840.8 hectares and falls under the 481331 pincode. Waraseoni is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Pathri

According to the 2011 Census, Pathri village had a total population of 2,856 people, including 1,418 males and 1,438 females, living in 674 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.52%, with male literacy at 90.55% and female literacy at 72.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 357, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 393.

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 Population2,8561,4181,438
Child Population (0–6 yrs)323180143
Scheduled Castes (SC)357195162
Scheduled Tribes (ST)393189204
Literate Population2,0651,121944
Illiterate Population791297494

Nearby Villages of Pathri

Pathri 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)
RategaonNorth2.13 km
NayatolaNorth-West3.36 km
KopeSouth-East3.41 km
ChillodEast3.82 km
KosmiNorth4.05 km
KhamariyaNorth-West4.16 km
NiljiNorth-East4.29 km
LoharaWest4.53 km
ChandpuriNorth-East5.06 km
LendejhariEast6.06 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pathri

Pathri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Magardharra Ph, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Waraseoni to Pathri is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Pathri is about 21 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pathri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Pathri

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

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

FAQs about Pathri

Where is Pathri located?

Pathri village is located in Lalbarra Tehsil, Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pathri?

Pathri is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Pathri?

The pincode of Pathri is 481331.

What is the population of Pathri?

Pathri had a total population of 2,856, including 1,418 males and 1,438 females.

How many households are there in Pathri?

Pathri had 674 households.

What is the literacy rate in Pathri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pathri was 81.52%. Male literacy was 90.55% and female literacy was 72.90%.