Pathuri - Bangiriposi, Mayurbhanj

Pathuri is a village situated in the Bangiriposi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangiriposi and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Pathuri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pathuri is 389532. The village covers a total geographical area of 74 hectares and falls under the 757030 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Pathuri

As per Census 2011, Pathuri village has a total population of 1,465 people, consisting of 739 males and 726 females. The village has 392 households and a sex ratio of 982 females per 1,000 males. There are 176 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 790 literate and 675 illiterate residents. Additionally, 923 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pathuri are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,465739726
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1769680
Scheduled Tribes (ST)923455468
Literate Population790478312
Illiterate Population675261414

Nearby Villages of Pathuri

Pathuri 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BhadiariSouth-West0.77 km
MahiralpurSouth0.81 km
BalipalmundhakataWest1.07 km
BudamaraNorth-East1.21 km
MahulisulSouth1.65 km
NayabasanWest1.72 km
UnchadihaSouth-East1.78 km
DamsoleSouth1.99 km
GauddihaEast1.99 km
AsanaSouth-West2.06 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pathuri

Pathuri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rajalukah, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Pathuri is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Pathuri is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pathuri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Pathuri

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Pathuri

Where is Pathuri located?

Pathuri village is located in Bangiriposi Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pathuri?

Pathuri is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Pathuri?

The pincode of Pathuri is 757030.

What is the population of Pathuri?

Pathuri has a total population of 1,465, including 739 males and 726 females.

How many households are there in Pathuri?

There are 392 households in Pathuri.

What is the literacy rate in Pathuri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pathuri is 53.92%. Male literacy is 64.68% and female literacy is 42.98%.