Pratapgiripentho - Sanakhemundi, Ganjam

Pratapgiripentho is a village situated in the Sanakhemundi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Patapur and around 63 km from Chatrapur. Satapentha Gopalpuir serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pratapgiripentho village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pratapgiripentho is 412368. The village covers a total geographical area of 126 hectares and falls under the 761013 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Pratapgiripentho

According to the 2011 Census, Pratapgiripentho village had a total population of 1,904 people, including 997 males and 907 females, living in 408 households. The sex ratio was 910 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.29%, with male literacy at 73.59% and female literacy at 62.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 294.

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

Nearby Villages of Pratapgiripentho

Pratapgiripentho 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 Pratapgiripentho

Pratapgiripentho is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 122.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Pratapgiripentho is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Pratapgiripentho is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pratapgiripentho

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

Health Facilities in Pratapgiripentho

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

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