Pata - Tehri, Tehri Garhwal
Pata is a village situated in the Tehri tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tehri and around 20 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Pata village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Pata is 043980. The village covers a total geographical area of 261.04 hectares and falls under the 249001 pincode. Chamba is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Pata 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 Pata
As per Census 2011, Pata village has a total population of 671 people, consisting of 310 males and 361 females. The village has 144 households and a sex ratio of 1,164 females per 1,000 males. There are 99 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 441 literate and 230 illiterate residents. Additionally, 166 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pata are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 671 | 310 | 361 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 99 | 55 | 44 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 166 | 80 | 86 |
| Literate Population | 441 | 235 | 206 |
| Illiterate Population | 230 | 75 | 155 |
Nearby Villages of Pata
Pata 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 Pata
Public transport in the Pata is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chamba to Pata is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Pata is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Pata
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Pata village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Pata
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pata village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
FAQs about Pata
Where is Pata located?
Pata village is located in Tehri Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Pata?
Pata is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Pata?
The pincode of Pata is 249001.
What is the population of Pata?
Pata has a total population of 671, including 310 males and 361 females.
How many households are there in Pata?
There are 144 households in Pata.
What is the literacy rate in Pata?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pata is 65.72%. Male literacy is 75.81% and female literacy is 57.06%.