Pathuria - Kujang, Jagatsinghapur

Pathuria is a village situated in the Kujang tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kujang and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Agapal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pathuria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pathuria is 397196. The village covers a total geographical area of 90 hectares and falls under the 754138 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Pathuria

According to the 2011 Census, Pathuria village had a total population of 823 people, including 423 males and 400 females, living in 200 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.45%, with male literacy at 93.14% and female literacy at 81.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 279.

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

Nearby Villages of Pathuria

Pathuria 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 Pathuria

Public transport in the Pathuria is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rahama, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Pathuria is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Pathuria is about 25 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 Pathuria

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

Health Facilities in Pathuria

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

FAQs about Pathuria