Pratap Pur - Rayagada

Pratap Pur is a village situated in the Rayagada tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Seskhal and around 35 km from Rayagada . Jemadeipentha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pratap Pur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pratap Pur is 426584. The village covers a total geographical area of 262 hectares and falls under the 765002 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Pratap Pur

According to the 2011 Census, Pratap Pur village had a total population of 342 people, including 145 males and 197 females, living in 70 households. The sex ratio was 1,359 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 28.72%, with male literacy at 38.71% and female literacy at 21.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 338.

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

Nearby Villages of Pratap Pur

Pratap Pur 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 Pratap Pur

Pratap Pur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ladda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Pratap Pur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Pratap Pur is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pratap Pur

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

Health Facilities in Pratap Pur

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

FAQs about Pratap Pur