Patrapali - Muribahal, Balangir

Patrapali is a village situated in the Muribahal tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 38 km from Saintala and around 64 km from Balangir. Badsaimara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patrapali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patrapali is 421100. The village covers a total geographical area of 195 hectares and falls under the 767032 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 15 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 Kantabanji Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolangir Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Patrapali

According to the 2011 Census, Patrapali village had a total population of 450 people, including 228 males and 222 females, living in 124 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.48%, with male literacy at 81.62% and female literacy at 53.26%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Muribahal, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Patrapali is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Patrapali is about 64 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 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