Paratala - Kantamal, Boudh

Paratala is a village situated in the Kantamal tehsil of Boudh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from Manamunda and around 68 km from Baudh. Dapala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paratala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paratala is 418077. The village covers a total geographical area of 237 hectares and falls under the 762030 pincode. Sonapur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Paratala

As per Census 2011, Paratala village has a total population of 390 people, consisting of 188 males and 202 females. The village has 91 households and a sex ratio of 1,074 females per 1,000 males. There are 52 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 159 literate and 231 illiterate residents. Additionally, 108 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 33 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Paratala

Paratala 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 Paratala

Public transport in the Paratala is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balangir Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonapur to Paratala is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baudh to Paratala is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paratala

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

Health Facilities in Paratala

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

FAQs about Paratala