Patilada - Rayagada, Gajapati

Patilada is a village situated in the Rayagada tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 65 km from R.udaygiri and around 65 km from Paralakhemundi. Ameda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patilada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patilada is 414249. The village covers a total geographical area of 136 hectares and falls under the 761016 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 86 km away.

Patilada 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 Patilada

According to the 2011 Census, Patilada village had a total population of 138 people, including 69 males and 69 females, living in 31 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.14%, with male literacy at 78.43% and female literacy at 46.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 137.

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

Nearby Villages of Patilada

Patilada 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 Patilada

Public transport in the Patilada is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Parlakhemundi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 122.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Patilada is about 86 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Patilada 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 Patilada

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

Health Facilities in Patilada

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

FAQs about Patilada