Pataya - Handia, Prayagraj

Pataya is a village situated in the Handia tehsil of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from Handia and around 64 km from Allahabad. Patayaya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pataya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pataya is 162600. The village covers a total geographical area of 218.96 hectares and falls under the 212401 pincode. Phoolpur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Pataya

As per Census 2011, Pataya village has a total population of 2,565 people, consisting of 1,334 males and 1,231 females. The village has 363 households and a sex ratio of 922 females per 1,000 males. There are 426 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,491 literate and 1,074 illiterate residents. Additionally, 567 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pataya

Pataya 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 Pataya

Pataya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Janghai Jn, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Phoolpur to Pataya is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Allahabad to Pataya is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pataya

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

Health Facilities in Pataya

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

FAQs about Pataya