Pathargarh - Kankadahad, Dhenkanal

Pathargarh is a village situated in the Kankadahad tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Parajang and around 85 km from Dhenkanal. Bam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pathargarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pathargarh is 402217. The village covers a total geographical area of 389 hectares and falls under the 759120 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Pathargarh 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 Pathargarh

According to the 2011 Census, Pathargarh village had a total population of 874 people, including 449 males and 425 females, living in 198 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.67%, with male literacy at 81.47% and female literacy at 53.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 358.

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

Nearby Villages of Pathargarh

Pathargarh 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 Pathargarh

Pathargarh is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Talcher Thermal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Pathargarh is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Pathargarh is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pathargarh

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

Health Facilities in Pathargarh

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

FAQs about Pathargarh