Pratapgarh - Sitapur, Surguja

Pratapgarh is a village situated in the Sitapur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sitapur and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Pratapgarh village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pratapgarh is 433439. The village covers a total geographical area of 382.46 hectares and falls under the 497111 pincode. Sitapur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Pratapgarh

According to the 2011 Census, Pratapgarh village had a total population of 1,921 people, including 951 males and 970 females, living in 476 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.66%, with male literacy at 77.70% and female literacy at 65.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 138, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 710.

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

Nearby Villages of Pratapgarh

Pratapgarh 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 Pratapgarh

Pratapgarh is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitapur to Pratapgarh is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Pratapgarh is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pratapgarh

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

Health Facilities in Pratapgarh

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

FAQs about Pratapgarh