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

According to the 2011 Census, Patangpadar village had a total population of 242 people, including 119 males and 123 females, living in 59 households. The sex ratio was 1,034 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.07%, with male literacy at 68.00% and female literacy at 42.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 61.

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

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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