Patakhal - Devprayag, Tehri Garhwal

Patakhal is a village situated in the Devprayag tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devprayag and around 98 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Barsoli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patakhal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patakhal is 043236. The village covers a total geographical area of 79.83 hectares and falls under the 249161 pincode. Kirtinagar is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Patakhal

As per Census 2011, Patakhal village has a total population of 24 people, consisting of 11 males and 13 females. The village has 7 households and a sex ratio of 1,181 females per 1,000 males. There are 2 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 17 literate and 7 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Patakhal

Patakhal 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 Patakhal

Public transport in the Patakhal is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kirtinagar to Patakhal is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Patakhal is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patakhal

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

Health Facilities in Patakhal

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

FAQs about Patakhal