Patalpara - Bangomunda, Balangir

Patalpara is a village situated in the Bangomunda tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangomunda and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Chulifunka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patalpara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patalpara is 421300. The village covers a total geographical area of 115 hectares and falls under the 767040 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Patalpara

As per Census 2011, Patalpara village has a total population of 468 people, consisting of 246 males and 222 females. The village has 112 households and a sex ratio of 902 females per 1,000 males. There are 72 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 88 literate and 380 illiterate residents. Additionally, 48 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 77 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population468246222
Child Population (0–6 yrs)724032
Scheduled Castes (SC)482523
Scheduled Tribes (ST)774334
Literate Population885434
Illiterate Population380192188

Nearby Villages of Patalpara

Patalpara 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NanajharWest0.94 km
SahajotEast1.07 km
BorbahalNorth1.20 km
BhirkaparaSouth1.61 km
GodramundaEast1.82 km
GohirapadarNorth-East1.92 km
ManiganSouth-West2.11 km
KanabiraEast2.23 km
ChauliphunkaSouth-West2.29 km
GandharabandhNorth-West2.50 km

Transport and Connectivity of Patalpara

Patalpara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Muribahal, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Patalpara is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Patalpara is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patalpara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Patalpara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Patalpara

Where is Patalpara located?

Patalpara village is located in Bangomunda Tehsil, Balangir district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Patalpara?

The Gram Panchayat of Patalpara is Chulifunka.

What is the pincode of Patalpara?

The pincode of Patalpara is 767040.

What is the population of Patalpara?

Patalpara has a total population of 468, including 246 males and 222 females.

How many households are there in Patalpara?

There are 112 households in Patalpara.

What is the literacy rate in Patalpara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Patalpara is 18.80%. Male literacy is 21.95% and female literacy is 15.32%.