Patharla - Kesinga, Kalahandi

Patharla is a village situated in the Kesinga tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kesinga and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Patharla village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patharla is 422336. The village covers a total geographical area of 755 hectares and falls under the 766012 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Patharla

According to the 2011 Census, Patharla village had a total population of 3,250 people, including 1,654 males and 1,596 females, living in 841 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.48%, with male literacy at 70.05% and female literacy at 40.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 355, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 647.

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

Nearby Villages of Patharla

Patharla 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 Patharla

Patharla is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kesinga, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 5.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Patharla is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Patharla is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patharla

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

Health Facilities in Patharla

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

FAQs about Patharla