Patamunda - Lahunipara, Sundargarh

Patamunda is a village situated in the Lahunipara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Mahulapada and around 199 km from Sundargarh. Fuljhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patamunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patamunda is 385218. The village covers a total geographical area of 893 hectares and falls under the 770044 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 95 km away.

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

Population of Patamunda

According to the 2011 Census, Patamunda village had a total population of 358 people, including 194 males and 164 females, living in 88 households. The sex ratio was 845 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 17.63%, with male literacy at 26.35% and female literacy at 7.69%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 358.

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

Nearby Villages of Patamunda

Patamunda 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 Patamunda

Patamunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Patamunda is about 95 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Patamunda is about 199 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patamunda

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

Health Facilities in Patamunda

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

FAQs about Patamunda