Patuli - Bhandari Pokhari, Bhadrak

Patuli is a village situated in the Bhandari Pokhari tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhandari Pokhari and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Bhadrak. Patuli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patuli is 394484. The village covers a total geographical area of 211 hectares and falls under the 756112 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Patuli

As per Census 2011, Patuli village has a total population of 1,761 people, consisting of 884 males and 877 females. The village has 360 households and a sex ratio of 992 females per 1,000 males. There are 230 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,416 literate and 345 illiterate residents. Additionally, 224 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Patuli

Patuli 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 Patuli

Patuli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kenduapada, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Patuli is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Patuli is about 22 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 Patuli

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

Health Facilities in Patuli

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

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