Patikota - Paralakhemundi, Gajapati

Patikota is a village situated in the Paralakhemundi tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from Gurandi and around 9 km from Paralakhemundi. Uppalada. serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patikota village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patikota is 414654. The village covers a total geographical area of 537 hectares and falls under the 761211 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Patikota

According to the 2011 Census, Patikota village had a total population of 805 people, including 391 males and 414 females, living in 208 households. The sex ratio was 1,059 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.56%, with male literacy at 52.20% and female literacy at 35.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 99, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 114.

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

Nearby Villages of Patikota

Patikota 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 Patikota

Patikota is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Parlakhemundi, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 131.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Patikota is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Patikota is about 9 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patikota

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

Health Facilities in Patikota

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

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