Patharkata Village - Bisoi, Mayurbhanj

Patharkata is a village situated in the Bisoi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 31 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bisoi and around 81 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Baneikala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patharkata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patharkata is 388104. The village covers a total geographical area of 155 hectares and falls under the 757033 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Patharkata

As per Census 2011, Patharkata village has a total population of 616 people, consisting of 279 males and 337 females. The village has 131 households and a sex ratio of 1,207 females per 1,000 males. There are 99 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 241 literate and 375 illiterate residents. Additionally, 613 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Patharkata

Patharkata 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 Patharkata

Patharkata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Patharkata is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Patharkata is about 81 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patharkata

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

Health Facilities in Patharkata

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

FAQs about Patharkata