Patigan - Boriguma, Koraput

Patigan is a village situated in the Boriguma tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Boriguma and around 69 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Dengapadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patigan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patigan is 428206. The village covers a total geographical area of 193 hectares and falls under the 764056 pincode. Koraput is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Patigan

According to the 2011 Census, Patigan village had a total population of 630 people, including 336 males and 294 females, living in 134 households. The sex ratio was 875 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.20%, with male literacy at 62.04% and female literacy at 36.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 231, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 399.

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

Nearby Villages of Patigan

Patigan 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 Patigan

Patigan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khadapa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koraput to Patigan is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Patigan is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patigan

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

Health Facilities in Patigan

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

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