Patrani - Okhalkanda, Nainital

Patrani is a village situated in the Okhalkanda tehsil of Nainital district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 100 km from Dhari and around 85 km from Nainital. Patrani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patrani is 055055. The village covers a total geographical area of 170.85 hectares and falls under the 263126 pincode. Haldwani is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Patrani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nainital Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nainital-Udhamsingh Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Patrani

According to the 2011 Census, Patrani village had a total population of 799 people, including 425 males and 374 females, living in 112 households. The sex ratio was 880 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.78%, with male literacy at 86.80% and female literacy at 67.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 522, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population799425374
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1608476
Scheduled Castes (SC)522280242
Scheduled Tribes (ST)110
Literate Population497296201
Illiterate Population302129173

Nearby Villages of Patrani

Patrani is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Patrani

Patrani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 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 Haldwani to Patrani is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nainital to Patrani is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patrani

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Patrani

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

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

FAQs about Patrani

Where is Patrani located?

Patrani village is located in Okhalkanda Tehsil, Nainital district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Patrani?

Patrani is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Patrani?

The pincode of Patrani is 263126.

What is the population of Patrani?

Patrani had a total population of 799, including 425 males and 374 females.

How many households are there in Patrani?

Patrani had 112 households.

What is the literacy rate in Patrani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Patrani was 77.78%. Male literacy was 86.80% and female literacy was 67.45%.