Patrapara - Bagicha, Jashpur

Patrapara is a village situated in the Bagicha tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagicha and around 158 km from the district headquarters in Jashpur Nagar. Natkela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patrapara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patrapara is 433669. The village covers a total geographical area of 461.62 hectares and falls under the 496224 pincode. Bagicha is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Patrapara

According to the 2011 Census, Patrapara village had a total population of 609 people, including 313 males and 296 females, living in 159 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.70%, with male literacy at 61.54% and female literacy at 37.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 43, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 402.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Patrapara

Patrapara 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 Patrapara

Patrapara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagicha to Patrapara is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Patrapara is about 158 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patrapara

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

Health Facilities in Patrapara

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

FAQs about Patrapara