Patasura - Ghasipura, Keonjhar

Patasura is a village situated in the Ghasipura tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from Sainkul and around 108 km from Kendujhar. Taruan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patasura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patasura is 387343. The village covers a total geographical area of 154 hectares and falls under the 758043 pincode. Anandapur is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Patasura

According to the 2011 Census, Patasura village had a total population of 585 people, including 300 males and 285 females, living in 137 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.84%, with male literacy at 85.28% and female literacy at 74.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 241.

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

Nearby Villages of Patasura

Patasura 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 Patasura

Patasura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Baitarani Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anandapur to Patasura is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Patasura is about 108 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patasura

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

Health Facilities in Patasura

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

FAQs about Patasura