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

According to the 2011 Census, Pathuri village had a total population of 1,465 people, including 739 males and 726 females, living in 392 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.29%, with male literacy at 74.34% and female literacy at 48.30%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 923.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Pathuri