Patrapali - Belpara, Balangir

Patrapali is a village situated in the Belpara tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belpara and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Balikhamar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patrapali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patrapali is 420936. The village covers a total geographical area of 317 hectares and falls under the 767026 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 18 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 Patnagarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolangir Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Patrapali

As per Census 2011, Patrapali village has a total population of 992 people, consisting of 495 males and 497 females. The village has 220 households and a sex ratio of 1,004 females per 1,000 males. There are 148 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 486 literate and 506 illiterate residents. Additionally, 147 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 351 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

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Patrapali. The nearest railway station is Turekala Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Patrapali is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Patrapali is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 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