Patapur - Kakatpur, Puri

Patapur is a village situated in the Kakatpur tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kakatpur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Kundhei serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patapur is 409135. The village covers a total geographical area of 238 hectares and falls under the 752108 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Patapur

According to the 2011 Census, Patapur village had a total population of 2,389 people, including 1,193 males and 1,196 females, living in 563 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.59%, with male literacy at 94.41% and female literacy at 78.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 132.

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

Nearby Villages of Patapur

Patapur 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 Patapur

Patapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sakhi Gopal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Patapur is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Patapur is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patapur

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

Health Facilities in Patapur

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

FAQs about Patapur