Pratappur - Lanjigarh, Kalahandi

Pratappur is a village situated in the Lanjigarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanjigarh and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Champadeipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pratappur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pratappur is 422927. The village covers a total geographical area of 207 hectares and falls under the 766020 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 48 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 Lanjigarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pratappur

According to the 2011 Census, Pratappur village had a total population of 445 people, including 206 males and 239 females, living in 120 households. The sex ratio was 1,160 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.45%, with male literacy at 51.18% and female literacy at 40.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 56, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 189.

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, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Doikallu, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Pratappur is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Pratappur 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 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