Pathara - Asika, Ganjam

Pathara is a village situated in the Asika tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 49 km from the tehsil headquarters in Asika and around 69 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Allipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pathara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pathara is 411243. The village covers a total geographical area of 148 hectares and falls under the 761110 pincode. Asika is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Pathara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Aska Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Pathara

According to the 2011 Census, Pathara village had a total population of 567 people, including 252 males and 315 females, living in 126 households. The sex ratio was 1,250 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.76%, with male literacy at 81.95% and female literacy at 43.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 449, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 108.

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

Nearby Villages of Pathara

Pathara 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 Pathara

Public transport in the Pathara is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jagan Nathapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Asika to Pathara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Pathara is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pathara

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

Health Facilities in Pathara

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

FAQs about Pathara