Paterha - Padrauna, Kushinagar

Paterha is a village situated in the Padrauna tehsil of Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Padrauna and around 14 km from the district headquarters in Kushinagar. Paterha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paterha is 188430. The village covers a total geographical area of 93.67 hectares and falls under the 274308 pincode. Padrauna is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Paterha

According to the 2011 Census, Paterha village had a total population of 1,108 people, including 566 males and 542 females, living in 174 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.90%, with male literacy at 79.63% and female literacy at 61.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 375, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 30.

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

Nearby Villages of Paterha

Paterha 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 Paterha

Paterha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Barharagani, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Padrauna to Paterha is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kushinagar to Paterha is about 14 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paterha

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

Health Facilities in Paterha

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

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