Patra - Meghnagar, Jhabua

Patra is a village situated in the Meghnagar tehsil of Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Meghnagar and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Jhabua. Patra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patra is 504457. The village covers a total geographical area of 296.68 hectares and falls under the 457779 pincode. Dahod is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Patra

According to the 2011 Census, Patra village had a total population of 1,505 people, including 764 males and 741 females, living in 238 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 25.38%, with male literacy at 33.03% and female literacy at 17.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,494.

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, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Anas, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dahod to Patra is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhabua to Patra is about 38 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 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