Patharkata (Patharkata) - Shahpura, Dindori

Patharkata (Patharkata) is a village situated in the Shahpura tehsil of Dindori district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahpura and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Dindori. Kanchanpur Mal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patharkata (Patharkata) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patharkata (Patharkata) is 491684. The village covers a total geographical area of 313.88 hectares and falls under the 481990 pincode. Shahpura is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Patharkata (Patharkata) village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Patharkata (Patharkata)

According to the 2011 Census, Patharkata (Patharkata) village had a total population of 388 people, including 198 males and 190 females, living in 121 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.95%, with male literacy at 76.27% and female literacy at 51.95%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 312.

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

Nearby Villages of Patharkata (Patharkata)

Patharkata (Patharkata) 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 Patharkata (Patharkata)

Patharkata (Patharkata) is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nowrozabad, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahpura to Patharkata (Patharkata) is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dindori to Patharkata (Patharkata) is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patharkata (Patharkata)

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

Health Facilities in Patharkata (Patharkata)

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

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