Pratapgiri - Katekalyan, Dakshin Bastar Dantewada

Pratapgiri is a village situated in the Katekalyan tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katekalyan and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Dantewada. Pratapgiri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pratapgiri is 450226. The village covers a total geographical area of 371.54 hectares and falls under the 494449 pincode. Bade Bacheli is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

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

Population of Pratapgiri

As per Census 2011, Pratapgiri village has a total population of 553 people, consisting of 295 males and 258 females. The village has 113 households and a sex ratio of 874 females per 1,000 males. There are 96 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 267 literate and 286 illiterate residents. Additionally, 553 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pratapgiri

Pratapgiri 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 Pratapgiri

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Pratapgiri. The nearest railway station is Kaklur, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bade Bacheli to Pratapgiri is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Pratapgiri is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pratapgiri

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

Health Facilities in Pratapgiri

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

FAQs about Pratapgiri