Pathurikata - Gopabandhunagar, Mayurbhanj

Pathurikata is a village situated in the Gopabandhunagar tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Udala and around 40 km from Baripada. Kusalda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pathurikata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pathurikata is 391070. The village covers a total geographical area of 117 hectares and falls under the 757085 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Pathurikata

According to the 2011 Census, Pathurikata village had a total population of 598 people, including 302 males and 296 females, living in 120 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.02%, with male literacy at 79.69% and female literacy at 58.40%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 412.

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

Nearby Villages of Pathurikata

Pathurikata 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 Pathurikata

Pathurikata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Betnoti, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Pathurikata is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Pathurikata is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pathurikata

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

Health Facilities in Pathurikata

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

FAQs about Pathurikata