Pathanipota - Hindol, Dhenkanal

Pathanipota is a village situated in the Hindol tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hindol and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Bampa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pathanipota village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pathanipota is 403066. The village covers a total geographical area of 135 hectares and falls under the 759022 pincode. Anugul is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Pathanipota

According to the 2011 Census, Pathanipota village had a total population of 248 people, including 126 males and 122 females, living in 56 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.14%, with male literacy at 93.16% and female literacy at 68.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 31.

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

Nearby Villages of Pathanipota

Pathanipota 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 Pathanipota

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Pathanipota. The nearest railway station is Meramandolil, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anugul to Pathanipota is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Pathanipota is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pathanipota

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

Health Facilities in Pathanipota

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

FAQs about Pathanipota