Pattadhara - Jagannath Prasad, Ganjam

Pattadhara is a village situated in the Jagannath Prasad tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jagannath Prasad and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Khamarpalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pattadhara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pattadhara is 410531. The village covers a total geographical area of 429 hectares and falls under the 761121 pincode. Bellaguntha is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Pattadhara

According to the 2011 Census, Pattadhara village had a total population of 2,441 people, including 1,219 males and 1,222 females, living in 516 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.95%, with male literacy at 92.64% and female literacy at 77.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 399, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 39.

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

Nearby Villages of Pattadhara

Pattadhara 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 Pattadhara

Pattadhara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kalijai, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bellaguntha to Pattadhara is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Pattadhara is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pattadhara

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

Health Facilities in Pattadhara

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

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