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

As per Census 2011, Patabedha village has a total population of 762 people, consisting of 403 males and 359 females. The village has 175 households and a sex ratio of 890 females per 1,000 males. There are 111 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 444 literate and 318 illiterate residents. Additionally, 44 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 323 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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