Patalinga - Athgarh, Cuttack

Patalinga is a village situated in the Athgarh tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Athagad and around 45 km from Cuttack. Kulailo serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patalinga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patalinga is 399098. The village covers a total geographical area of 46 hectares and falls under the 754297 pincode. Athagad is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Patalinga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Barabati-cuttack Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Cuttack Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Patalinga

According to the 2011 Census, Patalinga village had a total population of 144 people, including 77 males and 67 females, living in 29 households. The sex ratio was 870 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 96.95%, with male literacy at 95.83% and female literacy at 98.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Patalinga

Patalinga 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 Patalinga

Patalinga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghantikhal Nidhipur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athagad to Patalinga is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Patalinga is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patalinga

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

Health Facilities in Patalinga

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

FAQs about Patalinga