Patarajapur - Darpan, Jajpur

Patarajapur is a village situated in the Darpan tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 58 km from Balichandrapur and around 58 km from Jajapur . Patrajpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patarajapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patarajapur is 401843. The village covers a total geographical area of 225 hectares and falls under the 754205 pincode. Cuttack is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

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

Population of Patarajapur

As per Census 2011, Patarajapur village has a total population of 2,937 people, consisting of 1,471 males and 1,466 females. The village has 703 households and a sex ratio of 996 females per 1,000 males. There are 390 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,975 literate and 962 illiterate residents. Additionally, 419 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 37 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Patarajapur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Patarajapur

Patarajapur 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 Patarajapur

Patarajapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhanmandal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Cuttack to Patarajapur is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Patarajapur is about 58 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 Patarajapur

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

Health Facilities in Patarajapur

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

FAQs about Patarajapur