Patrapali Village - Gharghoda, Raigarh

Patrapali is a village situated in the Gharghoda tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gharghoda and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Patrapali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patrapali is 434714. The village covers a total geographical area of 339 hectares and falls under the 496111 pincode. Gharghoda is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Patrapali

As per Census 2011, Patrapali village has a total population of 641 people, consisting of 306 males and 335 females. The village has 137 households and a sex ratio of 1,094 females per 1,000 males. There are 100 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 358 literate and 283 illiterate residents. Additionally, 121 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 464 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Patrapali

Patrapali 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 Patrapali

Patrapali is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhupdeopur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gharghoda to Patrapali is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Patrapali is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patrapali

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

Health Facilities in Patrapali

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

FAQs about Patrapali