Patharia is a town and a nagar panchayat in Damoh district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. During World War II, the town served as the training camp for what would become Wingate's Chindits. Patharia is located at 2354N 7912E / 23.9N 79.2E / 23.9; 79.2. It has an average elevation of 358metres . As of 2001 India census, Patharia had a population of 17,182. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Patharia has an average literacy rate of 66%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 75%, and female literacy is 57%. In Patharia, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age. Tikekars have their ancestral home here since the 18th century and are proud to be associated with Patharia.
Bhopal , Jabalpur , Gwalior , Indore , Raipur - chattisgarh , Bilaspur , Baroda(mp) , Ujjain , Ghatigaon , Bareli , Surajpur , Balrampur , Raigarh , Rewa , Shahdol
