Patrapur - Aali, Kendrapara

Patrapur is a village situated in the Aali tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aali and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Patrapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patrapur is 396150. The village covers a total geographical area of 357 hectares and falls under the 754215 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Patrapur

As per Census 2011, Patrapur village has a total population of 2,859 people, consisting of 1,263 males and 1,596 females. The village has 633 households and a sex ratio of 1,263 females per 1,000 males. There are 284 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,265 literate and 594 illiterate residents. Additionally, 381 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,8591,2631,596
Child Population (0–6 yrs)284147137
Scheduled Castes (SC)381180201
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1-1
Literate Population2,2651,0511,214
Illiterate Population594212382

Nearby Villages of Patrapur

Patrapur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BilikanaSouth1.22 km
BankeswarEast1.36 km
SorisadaWest1.51 km
MahasahaniNorth-East1.92 km
AngarakhaNorth-West1.94 km
BachharaSouth-West2.29 km
SahiraNorth-West2.40 km
GopalpurSouth2.43 km
MandapadaWest2.58 km
DahiantaNorth-West3.05 km

Transport and Connectivity of Patrapur

Patrapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Patrapur is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Patrapur is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patrapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Patrapur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Patrapur

Where is Patrapur located?

Patrapur village is located in Aali Tehsil, Kendrapara district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Patrapur?

Patrapur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Patrapur?

The pincode of Patrapur is 754215.

What is the population of Patrapur?

Patrapur has a total population of 2,859, including 1,263 males and 1,596 females.

How many households are there in Patrapur?

There are 633 households in Patrapur.

What is the literacy rate in Patrapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Patrapur is 79.22%. Male literacy is 83.21% and female literacy is 76.07%.