Patharla - Puintala, Balangir

Patharla is a village situated in the Puintala tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Balangir and around 18 km from Balangir. Patharala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patharla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patharla is 420217. The village covers a total geographical area of 239 hectares and falls under the 767002 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Patharla

As per Census 2011, Patharla village has a total population of 886 people, consisting of 437 males and 449 females. The village has 211 households and a sex ratio of 1,027 females per 1,000 males. There are 134 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 463 literate and 423 illiterate residents. Additionally, 308 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 9 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Patharla

Patharla 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 Patharla

Patharla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balangir, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Patharla is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Patharla is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patharla

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

Health Facilities in Patharla

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

FAQs about Patharla