Patara - Ghatampur, Kanpur Nagar

Patara is a village situated in the Ghatampur tehsil of Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghatampur and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Kanpur Nagar. Patara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patara is 150624. The village covers a total geographical area of 1695 hectares and falls under the 209308 pincode. Ghatampur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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 Ghatampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Akbarpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Patara

According to the 2011 Census, Patara village had a total population of 14,303 people, including 7,732 males and 6,571 females, living in 2,647 households. The sex ratio was 850 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.89%, with male literacy at 79.69% and female literacy at 64.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,709.

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 Patara, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghatampur to Patara is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanpur Nagar to Patara is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. 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:

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