Patabedha - Kankadahad, Dhenkanal

Patabedha is a village situated in the Kankadahad tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kankadahad and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Kanakadahad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patabedha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patabedha is 402462. The village covers a total geographical area of 291 hectares and falls under the 759028 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Patabedha

According to the 2011 Census, Patabedha village had a total population of 762 people, including 403 males and 359 females, living in 175 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.20%, with male literacy at 78.99% and female literacy at 56.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 44, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 323.

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

Nearby Villages of Patabedha

Patabedha 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 Patabedha

Patabedha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chilikidara, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Patabedha is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Patabedha is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patabedha

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

Health Facilities in Patabedha

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

FAQs about Patabedha