Patharagada - Bishamakatak, Rayagada

Patharagada is a village situated in the Bishamakatak tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 80 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bishamakatak and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Nuagada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patharagada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patharagada is 425374. The village covers a total geographical area of 212 hectares and falls under the 765019 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

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

Population of Patharagada

As per Census 2011, Patharagada village has a total population of 165 people, consisting of 81 males and 84 females. The village has 36 households and a sex ratio of 1,037 females per 1,000 males. There are 27 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 65 literate and 100 illiterate residents. Additionally, 155 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Patharagada

Patharagada 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 Patharagada

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Patharagada. The nearest railway station is Bissamcuttack, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Patharagada is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Patharagada 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 Patharagada

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

Health Facilities in Patharagada

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

FAQs about Patharagada