Patia - Ranapur, Nayagarh

Patia is a village situated in the Ranapur tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranapur and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Patia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patia is 406952. The village covers a total geographical area of 257 hectares and falls under the 752026 pincode. Balugaon is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Patia

As per Census 2011, Patia village has a total population of 1,335 people, consisting of 683 males and 652 females. The village has 292 households and a sex ratio of 954 females per 1,000 males. There are 136 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 785 literate and 550 illiterate residents. Additionally, 234 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Patia

Patia 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 Patia

Patia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kuhuri, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balugaon to Patia is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nayagarh to Patia is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patia

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

Health Facilities in Patia

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

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