Praharajpur - Rajnagar, Kendrapara

Praharajpur is a village situated in the Rajnagar tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajnagar and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Brahmansahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Praharajpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Praharajpur is 396043. The village covers a total geographical area of 153 hectares and falls under the 754225 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Praharajpur

According to the 2011 Census, Praharajpur village had a total population of 952 people, including 493 males and 459 females, living in 176 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.48%, with male literacy at 88.94% and female literacy at 75.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 192.

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

Nearby Villages of Praharajpur

Praharajpur 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 Praharajpur

Praharajpur 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 79.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Praharajpur is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Praharajpur is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Praharajpur

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

Health Facilities in Praharajpur

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

FAQs about Praharajpur