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

As per Census 2011, Patapur village has a total population of 752 people, consisting of 401 males and 351 females. The village has 147 households and a sex ratio of 875 females per 1,000 males. There are 63 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 560 literate and 192 illiterate residents. Additionally, 58 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 14 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) 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, 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