Patara - Dunda, Uttarkashi

Patara is a village situated in the Dunda tehsil of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dunda and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Uttarkashi. Patara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patara is 040569. The village covers a total geographical area of 333.83 hectares and falls under the 249152 pincode. Uttarkashi is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Patara

As per Census 2011, Patara village has a total population of 1,092 people, consisting of 547 males and 545 females. The village has 216 households and a sex ratio of 996 females per 1,000 males. There are 148 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 679 literate and 413 illiterate residents. Additionally, 176 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Patara

Patara 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 Patara

Patara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uttarkashi to Patara is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patara

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

Health Facilities in Patara

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

FAQs about Patara