Patangpadar - Narala, Kalahandi

Patangpadar is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narala and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Kurmel serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patangpadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patangpadar is 422777. The village covers a total geographical area of 98 hectares and falls under the 766100 pincode. Madanpur Rampur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Patangpadar

As per Census 2011, Patangpadar village has a total population of 242 people, consisting of 119 males and 123 females. The village has 59 households and a sex ratio of 1,033 females per 1,000 males. There are 35 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 114 literate and 128 illiterate residents. Additionally, 61 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Patangpadar

Patangpadar 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 Patangpadar

Public transport in the Patangpadar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Norla Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madanpur Rampur to Patangpadar is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Patangpadar is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patangpadar

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

Health Facilities in Patangpadar

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

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