Patangapadar - Nuagad, Gajapati

Patangapadar is a village situated in the Nuagad tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 43 km from R.udaygiri and around 98 km from Paralakhemundi. Kirama serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patangapadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patangapadar is 413961. The village covers a total geographical area of 296 hectares and falls under the 761016 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 100 km away.

Patangapadar 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 Patangapadar

According to the 2011 Census, Patangapadar village had a total population of 174 people, including 84 males and 90 females, living in 34 households. The sex ratio was 1,071 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.81%, with male literacy at 60.87% and female literacy at 33.33%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 174.

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

Nearby Villages of Patangapadar

Patangapadar 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 Patangapadar

Patangapadar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Patangapadar is about 100 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Patangapadar 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 Patangapadar

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

Health Facilities in Patangapadar

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

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