Patharapalli - Kabisuryanagar, Ganjam

Patharapalli is a village situated in the Kabisuryanagar tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kabisuryanagar and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Baunsia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patharapalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patharapalli is 411432. The village covers a total geographical area of 93 hectares and falls under the 761105 pincode. Kavisurjyanagar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Patharapalli

According to the 2011 Census, Patharapalli village had a total population of 984 people, including 498 males and 486 females, living in 228 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.72%, with male literacy at 82.53% and female literacy at 56.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 45, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Patharapalli

Patharapalli 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 Patharapalli

Patharapalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rambha, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kavisurjyanagar to Patharapalli is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Patharapalli is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patharapalli

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

Health Facilities in Patharapalli

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

FAQs about Patharapalli