Patalamba - Kalyanasingpur, Rayagada

Patalamba is a village situated in the Kalyanasingpur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyanasingpur and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Parsali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patalamba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patalamba is 425522. The village covers a total geographical area of 117 hectares and falls under the 765016 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 54 km away.

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

Population of Patalamba

As per Census 2011, Patalamba village has a total population of 56 people, consisting of 27 males and 29 females. The village has 15 households and a sex ratio of 1,074 females per 1,000 males. There are 14 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 17 literate and 39 illiterate residents. Additionally, 54 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population562729
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1486
Scheduled Tribes (ST)542529
Literate Population17152
Illiterate Population391227

Nearby Villages of Patalamba

Patalamba 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ParamaliSouth-East1.15 km
KansarikhalSouth-West1.33 km
TamakasilSouth1.37 km
JamupadarSouth-West2.30 km
PanchakudiEast2.36 km
NaringitolaWest2.42 km
TadingipaiSouth2.61 km
BhaleriNorth-East2.62 km
SanobuduniNorth2.79 km
BariapadaSouth-East2.86 km

Transport and Connectivity of Patalamba

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Patalamba. The nearest railway station is Bissamcuttack, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Patalamba is about 54 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Patalamba is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patalamba

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Patalamba

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Patalamba

Where is Patalamba located?

Patalamba village is located in Kalyanasingpur Tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Patalamba?

The Gram Panchayat of Patalamba is Parsali.

What is the pincode of Patalamba?

The pincode of Patalamba is 765016.

What is the population of Patalamba?

Patalamba has a total population of 56, including 27 males and 29 females.

How many households are there in Patalamba?

There are 15 households in Patalamba.

What is the literacy rate in Patalamba?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Patalamba is 30.36%. Male literacy is 55.56% and female literacy is 6.90%.