Patu - R.Udayagiri, Gajapati

Patu is a village situated in the R.Udayagiri tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Ramagiri and around 65 km from Paralakhemundi. Tabarsingi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patu is 414969. The village covers a total geographical area of 103 hectares and falls under the 761016 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 99 km away.

Patu 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 Patu

As per Census 2011, Patu village has a total population of 78 people, consisting of 39 males and 39 females. The village has 15 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 19 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 9 literate and 69 illiterate residents. Additionally, 78 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Patu

Patu 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 Patu

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Patu. The nearest railway station is Jhadupudi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 126.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Patu is about 99 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Patu is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patu

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

Health Facilities in Patu

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

FAQs about Patu