Pathariya, Chhattisgarh


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

Geography

Pathariya is located at. It has an average elevation of. The Shivnath River flows near Pathariya. Pathariya is located on the Raipur to Bilaspur highway. The pin code of Pathariya 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 the 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.

Transportation

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.