Patarapada - Parajang, Dhenkanal

Patarapada is a village situated in the Parajang tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Parajang and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Patarpada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patarapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patarapada is 402288. The village covers a total geographical area of 694 hectares and falls under the 759120 pincode. Talcher is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Patarapada

According to the 2011 Census, Patarapada village had a total population of 3,069 people, including 1,520 males and 1,549 females, living in 770 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.39%, with male literacy at 88.26% and female literacy at 74.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 223.

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

Nearby Villages of Patarapada

Patarapada 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 Patarapada

Patarapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Burhapanka, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talcher to Patarapada is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Patarapada is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patarapada

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

Health Facilities in Patarapada

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

FAQs about Patarapada