Patarakana - Vyasanagar, Jajpur

Patarakana is a village situated in the Vyasanagar tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Korai and around 42 km from Jajapur . Pachhikote serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patarakana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patarakana is 400647. The village covers a total geographical area of 105 hectares and falls under the 755022 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Patarakana

As per Census 2011, Patarakana village has a total population of 552 people, consisting of 268 males and 284 females. The village has 112 households and a sex ratio of 1,059 females per 1,000 males. There are 69 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 340 literate and 212 illiterate residents. Additionally, 185 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 42 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Patarakana

Patarakana 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 Patarakana

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Patarakana. The nearest railway station is Korai Halt, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Patarakana is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Patarakana is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patarakana

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

Health Facilities in Patarakana

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

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