Patapur - Banki, Cuttack

Patapur is a village situated in the Banki tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banki and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Cuttack. Gopalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patapur is 398933. The village covers a total geographical area of 1219 hectares and falls under the 754008 pincode. Banki is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Patapur

According to the 2011 Census, Patapur village had a total population of 3,921 people, including 2,073 males and 1,848 females, living in 897 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.15%, with male literacy at 85.35% and female literacy at 74.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,192.

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

Nearby Villages of Patapur

Patapur 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 Patapur

Patapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sarpeswar Ph, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banki to Patapur is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Patapur is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patapur

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

Health Facilities in Patapur

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

FAQs about Patapur