Pathara - Kanisi, Ganjam

Pathara is a village situated in the Kanisi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from Gopalpur and around 15 km from Chatrapur. Dura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pathara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pathara is 412614. The village covers a total geographical area of 405 hectares and falls under the 760007 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 2 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 Gopalpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Berhampur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pathara

According to the 2011 Census, Pathara village had a total population of 2,316 people, including 1,166 males and 1,150 females, living in 502 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.47%, with male literacy at 83.07% and female literacy at 65.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 594, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 56.

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

Pathara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jagan Nathapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Pathara is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Pathara is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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