Patora - Paraswada, Balaghat

Patora is a village situated in the Paraswada tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Paraswada and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Jhiriya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patora is 498348. The village covers a total geographical area of 305.91 hectares and falls under the 481556 pincode. Baihar is the nearest town.

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

Population of Patora

According to the 2011 Census, Patora village had a total population of 370 people, including 174 males and 196 females, living in 79 households. The sex ratio was 1,126 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.24%, with male literacy at 81.94% and female literacy at 63.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 35, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 70.

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

Nearby Villages of Patora

Patora 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 Patora

Patora is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lamta, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Balaghat to Patora is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patora

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

Health Facilities in Patora

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

FAQs about Patora