Patra - Athner, Betul

Patra is a village situated in the Athner tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Athner and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Pandurna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patra is 485464. The village covers a total geographical area of 612 hectares and falls under the 460110 pincode. Athner is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Patra

According to the 2011 Census, Patra village had a total population of 630 people, including 316 males and 314 females, living in 120 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.37%, with male literacy at 51.48% and female literacy at 41.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 20, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 601.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Patra

Patra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Betul, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athner to Patra is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Patra is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 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:

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:

FAQs about Patra