Patonda - Amalner, Jalgaon

Patonda is a village situated in the Amalner tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Amalner and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Patonda village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patonda is 527445. The village covers a total geographical area of 996 hectares and falls under the 425401 pincode. Amalner is the nearest town, located about 15 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 Amalner Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jalgaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Patonda

According to the 2011 Census, Patonda village had a total population of 5,189 people, including 2,610 males and 2,579 females, living in 1,226 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.81%, with male literacy at 88.77% and female literacy at 70.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 669, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 343.

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

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

Patonda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Takarkhede, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amalner to Patonda is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Patonda is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 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:

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