Petapali - Odagaon, Nayagarh

Petapali is a village situated in the Odagaon tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Odagaon and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Arada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Petapali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Petapali is 406586. The village covers a total geographical area of 134 hectares and falls under the 752081 pincode. Nayagarh is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Petapali

According to the 2011 Census, Petapali village had a total population of 576 people, including 295 males and 281 females, living in 135 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.68%, with male literacy at 91.73% and female literacy at 71.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 56.

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

Nearby Villages of Petapali

Petapali 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 Petapali

Petapali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Solari, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nayagarh to Petapali is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Petapali

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

Health Facilities in Petapali

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

FAQs about Petapali