Pratapa - Banapur, Khordha

Pratapa is a village situated in the Banapur tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banapur and around 81 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Tumuraput serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pratapa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pratapa is 408501. The village covers a total geographical area of 143 hectares and falls under the 752031 pincode. Banapur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Pratapa

As per Census 2011, Pratapa village has a total population of 1,726 people, consisting of 883 males and 843 females. The village has 380 households and a sex ratio of 954 females per 1,000 males. There are 221 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,041 literate and 685 illiterate residents. Additionally, 287 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pratapa

Pratapa 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 Pratapa

Public transport in the Pratapa is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balugaon, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banapur to Pratapa is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Pratapa is about 81 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pratapa

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

Health Facilities in Pratapa

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

FAQs about Pratapa