Patur Gaon - Balganga, Tehri Garhwal

Patur Gaon is a village situated in the Balganga tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 28 km from Ghansali and around 88 km from New Tehri. Patudgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patur Gaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patur Gaon is 042883. The village covers a total geographical area of 54.33 hectares and falls under the 249125 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 88 km away.

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

Population of Patur Gaon

According to the 2011 Census, Patur Gaon village had a total population of 309 people, including 127 males and 182 females, living in 56 households. The sex ratio was 1,433 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.19%, with male literacy at 91.96% and female literacy at 62.28%.

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

Nearby Villages of Patur Gaon

Patur Gaon 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 Patur Gaon

Patur Gaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Patur Gaon is about 88 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Patur Gaon is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patur Gaon

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

Health Facilities in Patur Gaon

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

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