Patapur - Chhatrapur, Ganjam

Patapur is a village situated in the Chhatrapur tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chhatrapur and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Bhikarpalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patapur is 412079. The village covers a total geographical area of 72 hectares and falls under the 761028 pincode. Chhatrapur is the nearest town, located about 8 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 Chhatrapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Berhampur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Patapur

As per Census 2011, Patapur village has a total population of 475 people, consisting of 246 males and 229 females. The village has 107 households and a sex ratio of 930 females per 1,000 males. There are 55 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 331 literate and 144 illiterate residents. Additionally, 126 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Narasimhapura, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhatrapur to Patapur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Patapur 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 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