Patharkata (Patharkata) Village - 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)

As per Census 2011, Patharkata (Patharkata) village has a total population of 388 people, consisting of 198 males and 190 females. The village has 121 households and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males. There are 57 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 215 literate and 173 illiterate residents. Additionally, 312 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Patharkata (Patharkata) are given below:

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 388 198 190
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 57 21 36
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 312 157 155
Literate Population 215 135 80
Illiterate Population 173 63 110

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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
Mohra KhurdNorth1.56 km
Dundi SaraiSouth-East1.61 km
Kanchanpur Ryt.North-East1.78 km
Gutli Mal.South2.06 km
Kanchanpur Mal.East2.53 km
Gutli Ryt.North-West2.64 km
Karigadahari Mal.South-West2.83 km
Bijauri Mal.North3.26 km
Dobhi Mal.indoriSouth-East3.97 km
Ghundi Sarai Mal.South-East4.20 km

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.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within >10 km
Private Bus Service No Available within >10 km
Railway Station No -

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Patharkata (Patharkata)

Where is Patharkata (Patharkata) located?

Patharkata (Patharkata) village is located in Shahpura Tehsil, Dindori district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Patharkata (Patharkata)?

The Gram Panchayat of Patharkata (Patharkata) is Kanchanpur Mal.

What is the pincode of Patharkata (Patharkata)?

The pincode of Patharkata (Patharkata) is 481990.

What is the population of Patharkata (Patharkata)?

Patharkata (Patharkata) has a total population of 388, including 198 males and 190 females.

How many households are there in Patharkata (Patharkata)?

There are 121 households in Patharkata (Patharkata).

What is the literacy rate in Patharkata (Patharkata)?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Patharkata (Patharkata) is 55.41%. Male literacy is 68.18% and female literacy is 42.11%.