Patimal - Kantabanji, Balangir

Patimal is a village situated in the Kantabanji tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 59 km from Turekela and around 89 km from Balangir. Khagsa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patimal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patimal is 420886. The village covers a total geographical area of 149 hectares and falls under the 767060 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Patimal

According to the 2011 Census, Patimal village had a total population of 457 people, including 226 males and 231 females, living in 123 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 37.80%, with male literacy at 50.27% and female literacy at 26.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 82, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Patimal

Patimal 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 Patimal

Patimal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Patimal is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Patimal is about 89 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patimal

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

Health Facilities in Patimal

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

FAQs about Patimal