Patkuhi - Gadarwara, Narsimhapur

Patkuhi is a village situated in the Gadarwara tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gadarwara and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Patkuhi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patkuhi is 490920. The village covers a total geographical area of 883.77 hectares and falls under the 487770 pincode. Gadarwara is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Patkuhi

As per Census 2011, Patkuhi village has a total population of 181 people, consisting of 97 males and 84 females. The village has 40 households and a sex ratio of 865 females per 1,000 males. There are 23 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 101 literate and 80 illiterate residents. Additionally, 16 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 150 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Patkuhi

Patkuhi 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 Patkuhi

Patkuhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gadarwara, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadarwara to Patkuhi is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Patkuhi is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patkuhi

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

Health Facilities in Patkuhi

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

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