Pathuripada - Banki, Cuttack

Pathuripada is a village situated in the Banki tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banki and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Cuttack. Baraput serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pathuripada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pathuripada is 398956. The village covers a total geographical area of 562 hectares and falls under the 754008 pincode. Banki is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Pathuripada

As per Census 2011, Pathuripada village has a total population of 2,283 people, consisting of 1,171 males and 1,112 females. The village has 511 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 250 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,640 literate and 643 illiterate residents. Additionally, 653 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2831,1711,112
Child Population (0–6 yrs)250138112
Scheduled Castes (SC)653329324
Literate Population1,640910730
Illiterate Population643261382

Nearby Villages of Pathuripada

Pathuripada 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DengambaSouth-East1.30 km
PathapurNorth-East1.36 km
BaraputSouth-West1.50 km
PasaniaNorth-West1.62 km
AnuaryNorth1.76 km
NuaganSouth-East1.99 km
NaranpurEast2.16 km
AndharuaNorth2.41 km
KantakaiWest2.54 km
BilitentuliaNorth-East2.62 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pathuripada

Pathuripada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kaipada Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banki to Pathuripada is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Pathuripada is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pathuripada

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Pathuripada

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Pathuripada

Where is Pathuripada located?

Pathuripada village is located in Banki Tehsil, Cuttack district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pathuripada?

The Gram Panchayat of Pathuripada is Baraput.

What is the pincode of Pathuripada?

The pincode of Pathuripada is 754008.

What is the population of Pathuripada?

Pathuripada has a total population of 2,283, including 1,171 males and 1,112 females.

How many households are there in Pathuripada?

There are 511 households in Pathuripada.

What is the literacy rate in Pathuripada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pathuripada is 71.84%. Male literacy is 77.71% and female literacy is 65.65%.