Pitapara - Muribahal, Balangir

Pitapara is a village situated in the Muribahal tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Sindhekela and around 70 km from Balangir. Turekela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pitapara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pitapara is 421372. The village covers a total geographical area of 32 hectares and falls under the 767035 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Pitapara 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 Pitapara

As per Census 2011, Pitapara village has a total population of 526 people, consisting of 270 males and 256 females. The village has 140 households and a sex ratio of 948 females per 1,000 males. There are 71 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 273 literate and 253 illiterate residents. Additionally, 56 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population526270256
Child Population (0–6 yrs)713932
Scheduled Castes (SC)563224
Literate Population27317499
Illiterate Population25396157

Nearby Villages of Pitapara

Pitapara 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)
SalebhataEast0.70 km
UtkelaWest1.04 km
ThemaraWest1.61 km
TatoparaNorth1.62 km
LebedaSouth1.88 km
BadudarEast2.11 km
TupaudarNorth-East2.31 km
MakriparaEast2.71 km
JamtaraWest2.93 km
DunguriguraSouth-East3.19 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pitapara

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Pitapara. The nearest railway station is Rahenbata, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Pitapara is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Pitapara is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pitapara

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

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

Health Facilities in Pitapara

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

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

FAQs about Pitapara

Where is Pitapara located?

Pitapara village is located in Muribahal Tehsil, Balangir district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pitapara?

The Gram Panchayat of Pitapara is Turekela.

What is the pincode of Pitapara?

The pincode of Pitapara is 767035.

What is the population of Pitapara?

Pitapara has a total population of 526, including 270 males and 256 females.

How many households are there in Pitapara?

There are 140 households in Pitapara.

What is the literacy rate in Pitapara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pitapara is 51.90%. Male literacy is 64.44% and female literacy is 38.67%.