Patotia - Bironkhal, Pauri Garhwal

Patotia is a village situated in the Bironkhal tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 8 km from Dhoomakot and around 210 km from Pauri. Patotiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patotia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patotia is 047022. The village covers a total geographical area of 318.38 hectares and falls under the 246276 pincode. Ramnagar is the nearest town, located about 80 km away.

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

Population of Patotia

As per Census 2011, Patotia village has a total population of 712 people, consisting of 341 males and 371 females. The village has 152 households and a sex ratio of 1,087 females per 1,000 males. There are 110 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 488 literate and 224 illiterate residents. Additionally, 418 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Patotia

Patotia 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 Patotia

Patotia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramnagar to Patotia is about 80 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pauri to Patotia is about 210 km, with the usual travel time around ~6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patotia

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

Health Facilities in Patotia

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

FAQs about Patotia