Patankala - Tapukara, Khairthal-Tijara

Patankala is a village situated in the Tapukara tehsil of Khairthal-Tijara district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 22 km from Tijara and around 77 km from Alwar. Mithiyawas serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patankala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patankala is 072287. The village covers a total geographical area of 313 hectares and falls under the 301707 pincode. Tijara is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Patankala

As per Census 2011, Patankala village has a total population of 1,070 people, consisting of 573 males and 497 females. The village has 179 households and a sex ratio of 867 females per 1,000 males. There are 190 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 590 literate and 480 illiterate residents. Additionally, 410 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,070573497
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19010882
Scheduled Castes (SC)410221189
Literate Population590359231
Illiterate Population480214266

Nearby Villages of Patankala

Patankala 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)
JakhopurNorth1.24 km
BhamrakaWest1.41 km
KidarpurSouth1.92 km
Patan KhurdEast1.93 km
BaubkahedaNorth2.09 km
JagmalhediWest2.21 km
GailpurWest2.42 km
Chawandi KhurdSouth-West2.42 km
DholipahadiNorth-East3.03 km
MithiyawasNorth-West3.10 km

Transport and Connectivity of Patankala

Patankala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karnawas, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.6 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 Tijara to Patankala is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alwar to Patankala is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patankala

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Patankala

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Patankala

Where is Patankala located?

Patankala village is located in Tapukara Tehsil, Khairthal-Tijara district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Patankala?

The Gram Panchayat of Patankala is Mithiyawas.

What is the pincode of Patankala?

The pincode of Patankala is 301707.

What is the population of Patankala?

Patankala has a total population of 1,070, including 573 males and 497 females.

How many households are there in Patankala?

There are 179 households in Patankala.

What is the literacy rate in Patankala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Patankala is 55.14%. Male literacy is 62.65% and female literacy is 46.48%.