Pathargada - Mohana, Gajapati

Pathargada is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 105 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Sikulipadara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pathargada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pathargada is 413845. The village covers a total geographical area of 206 hectares and falls under the 761015 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Pathargada

According to the 2011 Census, Pathargada village had a total population of 357 people, including 168 males and 189 females, living in 80 households. The sex ratio was 1,125 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.97%, with male literacy at 79.10% and female literacy at 46.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 315.

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

Nearby Villages of Pathargada

Pathargada 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 Pathargada

Pathargada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Pathargada is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Pathargada is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pathargada

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

Health Facilities in Pathargada

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

FAQs about Pathargada