Pratappur - Kujang, Jagatsinghapur

Pratappur is a village situated in the Kujang tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kujang and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Fatepur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pratappur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pratappur is 397225. The village covers a total geographical area of 330 hectares and falls under the 754141 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Pratappur 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 Pratappur

According to the 2011 Census, Pratappur village had a total population of 945 people, including 455 males and 490 females, living in 223 households. The sex ratio was 1,077 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.58%, with male literacy at 86.00% and female literacy at 77.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15.

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

Nearby Villages of Pratappur

Pratappur 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 Pratappur

Pratappur 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 Bagadia Ph, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Pratappur is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Pratappur is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pratappur

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

Health Facilities in Pratappur

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

FAQs about Pratappur