Patripur - Bahanaga, Balasore

Patripur is a village situated in the Bahanaga tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from Soro and around 40 km from Baleshwar. Aruhabad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patripur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patripur is 393938. The village covers a total geographical area of 73 hectares and falls under the 756044 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Patripur

According to the 2011 Census, Patripur village had a total population of 438 people, including 233 males and 205 females, living in 104 households. The sex ratio was 880 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 93.52%, with male literacy at 97.55% and female literacy at 89.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 63.

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

Nearby Villages of Patripur

Patripur 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 Patripur

Public transport in the Patripur is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Panpana, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 124.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Patripur is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Patripur is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patripur

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

Health Facilities in Patripur

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

FAQs about Patripur