Pataunja - Fatehpur, Bara Banki

Pataunja is a village situated in the Fatehpur tehsil of Bara Banki district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Fatehpur and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Barabanki. Pataunja village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pataunja is 164148. The village covers a total geographical area of 264.27 hectares and falls under the 225305 pincode. Fatehpur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Pataunja

As per Census 2011, Pataunja village has a total population of 1,993 people, consisting of 1,095 males and 898 females. The village has 373 households and a sex ratio of 820 females per 1,000 males. There are 378 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 781 literate and 1,212 illiterate residents. Additionally, 291 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,9931,095898
Child Population (0–6 yrs)378223155
Scheduled Castes (SC)291153138
Literate Population781505276
Illiterate Population1,212590622

Nearby Villages of Pataunja

Pataunja 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)
Jather KishnipurNorth-East0.84 km
BhagipurNorth-West1.30 km
SirkundaWest2.10 km
MarauchaNorth2.11 km
SurjanpurNorth-East2.19 km
ParaSouth-West2.48 km
RanjitpurSouth2.56 km
Bindoura DharthariyaSouth-East2.64 km
BhikhampurSouth-East2.88 km
UmriganeshpurEast3.17 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pataunja

Pataunja is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Munda Gopal Ashram, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Fatehpur to Pataunja is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barabanki to Pataunja is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pataunja

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

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

Health Facilities in Pataunja

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Pataunja

Where is Pataunja located?

Pataunja village is located in Fatehpur Tehsil, Bara Banki district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pataunja?

Pataunja is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Pataunja?

The pincode of Pataunja is 225305.

What is the population of Pataunja?

Pataunja has a total population of 1,993, including 1,095 males and 898 females.

How many households are there in Pataunja?

There are 373 households in Pataunja.

What is the literacy rate in Pataunja?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pataunja is 39.19%. Male literacy is 46.12% and female literacy is 30.73%.