Patanda - Athgarh, Cuttack

Patanda is a village situated in the Athgarh tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Athagad and around 70 km from Cuttack. Ichhapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patanda is 399029. The village covers a total geographical area of 138 hectares and falls under the 754295 pincode. Athagad is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Patanda 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 Patanda

According to the 2011 Census, Patanda village had a total population of 1,157 people, including 603 males and 554 females, living in 265 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.61%, with male literacy at 83.08% and female literacy at 69.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 312.

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

Nearby Villages of Patanda

Patanda 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 Patanda

Public transport in the Patanda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Joranda Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athagad to Patanda is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Patanda is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patanda

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

Health Facilities in Patanda

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

FAQs about Patanda