Patharla - Titlagarh, Balangir

Patharla is a village situated in the Titlagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Titlagarh and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Kholan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patharla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patharla is 421545. The village covers a total geographical area of 308 hectares and falls under the 767033 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 14 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 Titilagarh 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 1,488 people, consisting of 798 males and 690 females. The village has 405 households and a sex ratio of 864 females per 1,000 males. There are 185 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 756 literate and 732 illiterate residents. Additionally, 278 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 263 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 Titlagarh, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Patharla is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Patharla is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. 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