Patan - Rajnagar, Chhatarpur

Patan is a village situated in the Rajnagar tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajnagar and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Patan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patan is 458088. The village covers a total geographical area of 909.75 hectares and falls under the 471101 pincode. Rajnagar is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Patan

As per Census 2011, Patan village has a total population of 1,008 people, consisting of 529 males and 479 females. The village has 247 households and a sex ratio of 905 females per 1,000 males. There are 152 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 516 literate and 492 illiterate residents. Additionally, 78 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 20 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Patan

Patan 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 Patan

Public transport in the Patan is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khajuraho, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 9.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajnagar to Patan is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Patan is about 47 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 Patan

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

Health Facilities in Patan

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

FAQs about Patan