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

As per Census 2011, Patara village has a total population of 14,303 people, consisting of 7,732 males and 6,571 females. The village has 2,647 households and a sex ratio of 849 females per 1,000 males. There are 2,040 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 8,939 literate and 5,364 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3,709 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population14,3037,7326,571
Child Population (0–6 yrs)2,0401,106934
Scheduled Castes (SC)3,7092,0211,688
Literate Population8,9395,2803,659
Illiterate Population5,3642,4522,912

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SiromanpurSouth-West1.60 km
HirniSouth-East2.30 km
NarsinghpurNorth2.51 km
KewadiyaWest2.87 km
SanchitpurNorth-East3.03 km
Chak DargahiNorth-East3.11 km
Dharampur GhatampurNorth-East3.30 km
Balaha Para KhurdSouth-West3.75 km
TilsarhaWest3.84 km
RaipurSouth-East3.97 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

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 Patara

Where is Patara located?

Patara village is located in Ghatampur Tehsil, Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Patara?

Patara is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Patara?

The pincode of Patara is 209308.

What is the population of Patara?

Patara has a total population of 14,303, including 7,732 males and 6,571 females.

How many households are there in Patara?

There are 2,647 households in Patara.

What is the literacy rate in Patara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Patara is 62.50%. Male literacy is 68.29% and female literacy is 55.68%.