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

According to the 2011 Census, Pathuripada village had a total population of 2,283 people, including 1,171 males and 1,112 females, living in 511 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.67%, with male literacy at 88.09% and female literacy at 73.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 653.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Pathuripada