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

As per Census 2011, Patur Gaon village has a total population of 309 people, consisting of 127 males and 182 females. The village has 56 households and a sex ratio of 1,433 females per 1,000 males. There are 30 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 207 literate and 102 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Patur Gaon are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population309127182
Child Population (0–6 yrs)301515
Literate Population207103104
Illiterate Population1022478

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Kundi BanasuEast1.35 km
Khalar GaonNorth-West1.88 km
KhittaNorth-West1.93 km
AabakiNorth-West2.27 km
TungariEast2.37 km
Anuwa May WarhNorth-East2.53 km
Kotal GaonNorth-West2.57 km
ChangoraNorth-East2.93 km
KirethEast3.26 km
MandarSouth3.27 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

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

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:

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 Patur Gaon

Where is Patur Gaon located?

Patur Gaon village is located in Balganga Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Patur Gaon?

The Gram Panchayat of Patur Gaon is Patudgaon.

What is the pincode of Patur Gaon?

The pincode of Patur Gaon is 249125.

What is the population of Patur Gaon?

Patur Gaon has a total population of 309, including 127 males and 182 females.

How many households are there in Patur Gaon?

There are 56 households in Patur Gaon.

What is the literacy rate in Patur Gaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Patur Gaon is 66.99%. Male literacy is 81.10% and female literacy is 57.14%.