Pathariya, Chhattisgarh

Pathariya
Town
Madku temple in shivnath island near pathariya
Pathariya Location in Chhattisgarh
Coordinates: 21°50′N 81°54′E / 21.84°N 81.90°E / 21.84; 81.90
Country	India
State	Chhattisgarh
District	Mungeli
Elevation	315 m (1,033 ft)
Population  (2011)
• Total	6,349
Languages
• Official	Hindi, Chhattisgarhi
PIN code	491340

Pathariya is a major town and a nagar parishad in Mungeli district of Chhattisgarh state in India. It is also serves as the headquarters of Pathariya tehsil.

Geography

Pathariya is located at 21°50′N 81°54′E / 21.84°N 81.90°E / 21.84; 81.90. It has an average elevation of 315 m (1,033 ft) above sea level. The Shivnath River flows near the town. Pathariya is located on the Raipur to Bilaspur highway. The town's PIN code is 491340.

Demographics

As per the 2011 census of India, Pathariya has a population of 6,349 – of which 3,201 are males and 3,148 are females.

Place of interest

Madku Temple is an ancient temple on an island in the middle of the Shivnath river near Pathariya. This temple is very important from the point of view of astrology. A fair is organized here, in which people from all over the state participate.

Transport

The Raipur–Bilaspur Highway passes through Pathariya, and a major road connects it to Mungeli. Daily bus service available in the town, connecting to nearby major cities and towns.

See also

• Mungeli District
• Sargaon

References