Ghataneli (Pataguda) - Kolnara, Rayagada

Ghataneli (Pataguda) is a village situated in the Kolnara tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from Rayagada and around 40 km from Rayagada . Badakhilapadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghataneli (Pataguda) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghataneli (Pataguda) is 426228. The village covers a total geographical area of 451 hectares and falls under the 765017 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

Ghataneli (Pataguda) 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 Ghataneli (Pataguda)

According to the 2011 Census, Ghataneli (Pataguda) village had a total population of 417 people, including 179 males and 238 females, living in 106 households. The sex ratio was 1,330 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 37.61%, with male literacy at 52.05% and female literacy at 27.32%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 412.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghataneli (Pataguda)

Ghataneli (Pataguda) 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 Ghataneli (Pataguda)

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Ghataneli (Pataguda). The nearest railway station is Therubali, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Ghataneli (Pataguda) is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Ghataneli (Pataguda) is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghataneli (Pataguda)

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

Health Facilities in Ghataneli (Pataguda)

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

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