Patalu

Patalu is a village located in Rasol tehsil of Dhenkanal district in Odisha, India. It is situated 53km away from sub-district headquarter Rasol (tehsildar office) and 40km away from district headquarter Dhenkanal. As per 2009 stats, Bampa is the gram panchayat of Patalu village.

Here you can discover what makes Patalu unique in its vibrant Rasol-Dhenkanal region. You’ll see Patalu’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Patalu

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Patalu is 403111. The village spans a total geographical area of 96 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 759025. Dhenkanal is nearest town to Patalu village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.

When it comes to local governance, Patalu village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Hindol Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Patalu

Population of Patalu

According to the 2011 Census, Patalu has a total population of about 209, with approximately 116 males and 93 females. The sex ratio is around 801 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 17 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 9 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 90. The overall literacy rate is approximately 60.77%, with male literacy at about 74.14% and female literacy near 44.09%. There are around 55 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Patalu's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Patalu

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Patalu. As per the 2011 stats, Patalu had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Patalu

Knowing the nearby villages of Patalu helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Patalu.

Frequently Asked Questions about Patalu