Patrapali - Kochinda, Sambalpur

Patrapali is a village situated in the Kochinda tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kochinda and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Sambalpur. Paruabhadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patrapali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patrapali is 381498. The village covers a total geographical area of 415 hectares and falls under the 768222 pincode. Kochinda is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Patrapali

According to the 2011 Census, Patrapali village had a total population of 1,215 people, including 610 males and 605 females, living in 351 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.81%, with male literacy at 87.89% and female literacy at 69.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 350, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 243.

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

Nearby Villages of Patrapali

Patrapali 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 Patrapali

Patrapali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bagdihi, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kochinda to Patrapali is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Patrapali is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patrapali

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

Health Facilities in Patrapali

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

FAQs about Patrapali