Patrabhag - Dhenkanal Sadar, Dhenkanal

Patrabhag is a village situated in the Dhenkanal Sadar tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhenkanal Sadar and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Saptasajya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patrabhag village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patrabhag is 403363. The village covers a total geographical area of 564 hectares and falls under the 759013 pincode. Dhenkanal is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Patrabhag village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhenkanal Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Patrabhag

According to the 2011 Census, Patrabhag village had a total population of 2,836 people, including 1,432 males and 1,404 females, living in 672 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.58%, with male literacy at 86.75% and female literacy at 72.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 635, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 889.

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

Nearby Villages of Patrabhag

Patrabhag 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 Patrabhag

Patrabhag is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Joranda Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhenkanal to Patrabhag is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Patrabhag is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patrabhag

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

Health Facilities in Patrabhag

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

FAQs about Patrabhag