Patilo - Ghatgaon, Keonjhar

Patilo is a village situated in the Ghatgaon tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Pandapara and around 30 km from Kendujhar. Patilo village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patilo is 386568. The village covers a total geographical area of 146 hectares and falls under the 758087 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Patilo 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 Patilo

According to the 2011 Census, Patilo village had a total population of 667 people, including 335 males and 332 females, living in 180 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.76%, with male literacy at 82.00% and female literacy at 58.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 137, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 190.

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

Nearby Villages of Patilo

Patilo 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 Patilo

Patilo is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nilakantheswar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Patilo is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Patilo is about 30 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 Patilo

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

Health Facilities in Patilo

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

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