Pataranga - Vyasanagar, Jajpur

Pataranga is a village situated in the Vyasanagar tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Korai and around 40 km from Jajapur . Pataranga village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pataranga is 400683. The village covers a total geographical area of 562 hectares and falls under the 755022 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Pataranga 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 Pataranga

According to the 2011 Census, Pataranga village had a total population of 1,710 people, including 864 males and 846 females, living in 347 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.99%, with male literacy at 87.18% and female literacy at 76.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 346, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 183.

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

Nearby Villages of Pataranga

Pataranga 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 Pataranga

Pataranga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Sukinda Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Pataranga is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Pataranga is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pataranga

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

Health Facilities in Pataranga

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

FAQs about Pataranga