Pratappur - Mohana, Gajapati

Pratappur is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 98 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Pindiki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pratappur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pratappur is 413860. The village covers a total geographical area of 265 hectares and falls under the 761015 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Pratappur

As per Census 2011, Pratappur village has a total population of 379 people, consisting of 178 males and 201 females. The village has 84 households and a sex ratio of 1,129 females per 1,000 males. There are 76 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 152 literate and 227 illiterate residents. Additionally, 371 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pratappur

Pratappur 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 Pratappur

Public transport in the Pratappur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Pratappur is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Pratappur is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pratappur

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

Health Facilities in Pratappur

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

FAQs about Pratappur