Patonda - Akot, Akola

Patonda is a village situated in the Akot tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akot and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Patonda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patonda is 529854. The village covers a total geographical area of 603.9 hectares and falls under the 444111 pincode. Akot is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Patonda

As per Census 2011, Patonda village has a total population of 994 people, consisting of 510 males and 484 females. The village has 252 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 120 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 790 literate and 204 illiterate residents. Additionally, 38 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 710 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Patonda

Patonda 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 Patonda

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Patonda. The nearest railway station is Patsul, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akot to Patonda is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Patonda is about 34 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 Patonda

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

Health Facilities in Patonda

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

FAQs about Patonda