Patharchatia - Rasgobindpur, Mayurbhanj

Patharchatia is a village situated in the Rasgobindpur tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from Rasagobindapur and around 36 km from Baripada. Badampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patharchatia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patharchatia is 390196. The village covers a total geographical area of 144 hectares and falls under the 757016 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Patharchatia

According to the 2011 Census, Patharchatia village had a total population of 863 people, including 444 males and 419 females, living in 192 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.58%, with male literacy at 79.07% and female literacy at 53.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 692.

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

Nearby Villages of Patharchatia

Patharchatia 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 Patharchatia

Public transport in the Patharchatia is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Basta, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Patharchatia is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Patharchatia is about 36 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 Patharchatia

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

Health Facilities in Patharchatia

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

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