Patalada - Astaranga, Puri

Patalada is a village situated in the Astaranga tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Astaranga and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Patalada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patalada is 409247. The village covers a total geographical area of 114 hectares and falls under the 752109 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Patalada

According to the 2011 Census, Patalada village had a total population of 930 people, including 489 males and 441 females, living in 210 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.28%, with male literacy at 94.02% and female literacy at 80.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 443.

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

Nearby Villages of Patalada

Patalada 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 Patalada

Patalada is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jhankad Sarala Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Patalada is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Patalada is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patalada

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

Health Facilities in Patalada

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

FAQs about Patalada