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

According to the 2011 Census, Pitapara village had a total population of 526 people, including 270 males and 256 females, living in 140 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.00%, with male literacy at 75.32% and female literacy at 44.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 56.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Pitapara