Patara - Jalandhar - I, Jalandhar

Patara is a village situated in the Jalandhar - I tehsil of Jalandhar district, Punjab. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jalandhar - I and around 8 km from the district headquarters in Jalandhar. Patara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patara is 030353. The village covers a total geographical area of 195 hectares and falls under the 144101 pincode. Jalandhar is the nearest town.

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

Population of Patara

According to the 2011 Census, Patara village had a total population of 2,605 people, including 1,310 males and 1,295 females, living in 563 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.25%, with male literacy at 91.03% and female literacy at 81.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,098.

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

Nearby Villages of Patara

Patara 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 Patara

Patara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bolinna Doaba, while the nearest airport is Adampur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Jalandhar to Patara is about 8 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patara

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

Health Facilities in Patara

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

FAQs about Patara