Patigan

Patigan is a village located in Boriguma tehsil of Koraput district in Odisha, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Boriguma (tehsildar office) and 69km away from district headquarter Koraput. As per 2009 stats, Dengapadar is the gram panchayat of Patigan village.

Here you can discover what makes Patigan unique in its vibrant Boriguma-Koraput region. You’ll see Patigan’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Patigan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Patigan is 428206. The village spans a total geographical area of 193 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 764063. Koraput is nearest town to Patigan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

When it comes to local governance, Patigan village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kotpad Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Nabarangpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Patigan

Population of Patigan

According to the 2011 Census, Patigan has a total population of about 630, with approximately 336 males and 294 females. The sex ratio is around 875 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 126 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 231 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 399. The overall literacy rate is approximately 40.16%, with male literacy at about 50.60% and female literacy near 28.23%. There are around 134 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Patigan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Patigan

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Patigan. As per the 2011 stats, Patigan had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Patigan

Knowing the nearby villages of Patigan helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Patigan.

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