Patapur - Kujang, Jagatsinghapur

Patapur is a village situated in the Kujang tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kujang and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Patapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patapur is 397238. The village covers a total geographical area of 74 hectares and falls under the 754141 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 24 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 Paradeep Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Patapur

According to the 2011 Census, Patapur village had a total population of 752 people, including 401 males and 351 females, living in 147 households. The sex ratio was 875 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.28%, with male literacy at 89.07% and female literacy at 72.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 58, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

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, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badabandha Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Patapur is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Patapur is about 51 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 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