Patrapali - 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

According to the 2011 Census, Patrapali village had a total population of 641 people, including 306 males and 335 females, living in 137 households. The sex ratio was 1,095 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.17%, with male literacy at 76.92% and female literacy at 56.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 121, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 464.

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

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