Patau Kalan - Kalyanpur, Balotra

Patau Kalan is a village situated in the Kalyanpur tehsil of Balotra district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 27 km from Pachpadra and around 117 km from Barmer. Patau Khurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patau Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patau Kalan is 087427. The village covers a total geographical area of 1740.25 hectares and falls under the 344032 pincode. Balotra is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Patau Kalan

According to the 2011 Census, Patau Kalan village had a total population of 1,175 people, including 607 males and 568 females, living in 208 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.79%, with male literacy at 79.06% and female literacy at 47.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 103, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Patau Kalan

Patau Kalan 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 Patau Kalan

Patau Kalan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Janiyana, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balotra to Patau Kalan is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Barmer to Patau Kalan is about 117 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patau Kalan

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

Health Facilities in Patau Kalan

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

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