Patuapali - Agalpur, Balangir

Patuapali is a village situated in the Agalpur tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 37 km from Loisinga and around 37 km from Balangir. Patuapali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patuapali is 419884. The village covers a total geographical area of 367 hectares and falls under the 767021 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Patuapali

As per Census 2011, Patuapali village has a total population of 889 people, consisting of 450 males and 439 females. The village has 229 households and a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males. There are 87 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 542 literate and 347 illiterate residents. Additionally, 149 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 31 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Patuapali

Patuapali 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 Patuapali

Patuapali is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Khalipali, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Patuapali is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Patuapali is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patuapali

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

Health Facilities in Patuapali

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

FAQs about Patuapali