Patiguda - Sanakhemundi, Ganjam

Patiguda is a village situated in the Sanakhemundi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from Patapur and around 69 km from Chatrapur. Patiguda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patiguda is 412462. The village covers a total geographical area of 724 hectares and falls under the 761014 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Patiguda

As per Census 2011, Patiguda village has a total population of 1,688 people, consisting of 889 males and 799 females. The village has 369 households and a sex ratio of 898 females per 1,000 males. There are 253 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 730 literate and 958 illiterate residents. Additionally, 365 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 101 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Patiguda

Patiguda 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 Patiguda

Patiguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Patiguda is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Patiguda 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 Patiguda

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

Health Facilities in Patiguda

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

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