Patharya - Rajnagar, Chhatarpur

Patharya is a village situated in the Rajnagar tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajnagar and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Bila serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patharya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patharya is 457973. The village covers a total geographical area of 1558.46 hectares and falls under the 471625 pincode. Rajnagar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Patharya 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 Patharya

According to the 2011 Census, Patharya village had a total population of 543 people, including 283 males and 260 females, living in 104 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.26%, with male literacy at 75.00% and female literacy at 49.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 239, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 118.

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

Nearby Villages of Patharya

Patharya 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 Patharya

Public transport in the Patharya is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Singhpur Dumra, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajnagar to Patharya is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Patharya is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patharya

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

Health Facilities in Patharya

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

FAQs about Patharya