Patanda - Gania, Nayagarh

Patanda is a village situated in the Gania tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gania and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Kishoreprasad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patanda is 405382. The village covers a total geographical area of 134 hectares and falls under the 752085 pincode. Khandapada is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Patanda

According to the 2011 Census, Patanda village had a total population of 996 people, including 524 males and 472 females, living in 228 households. The sex ratio was 901 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.60%, with male literacy at 86.34% and female literacy at 68.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 537, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Patanda

Patanda 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 Patanda

Patanda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kerejanga, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khandapada to Patanda is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nayagarh to Patanda is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patanda

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

Health Facilities in Patanda

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

FAQs about Patanda