Patrapandi - Nandapur, Koraput

Patrapandi is a village situated in the Nandapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nandapur and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Thuba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patrapandi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patrapandi is 429921. The village covers a total geographical area of 427 hectares and falls under the 764037 pincode. Koraput is the nearest town, located about 140 km away.

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

Population of Patrapandi

According to the 2011 Census, Patrapandi village had a total population of 809 people, including 398 males and 411 females, living in 234 households. The sex ratio was 1,033 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.05%, with male literacy at 51.93% and female literacy at 30.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 81, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 168.

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

Nearby Villages of Patrapandi

Patrapandi 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 Patrapandi

Public transport in the Patrapandi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Machhakunda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koraput to Patrapandi is about 140 km, with a usual travel time of around ~4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Patrapandi is about 54 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 Patrapandi

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

Health Facilities in Patrapandi

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

FAQs about Patrapandi