Patrapali - Banei, Sundargarh

Patrapali is a village situated in the Banei tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banei and around 180 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Govindpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patrapali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patrapali is 385158. The village covers a total geographical area of 489 hectares and falls under the 770051 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 81 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 Bonai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sundargarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Patrapali

As per Census 2011, Patrapali village has a total population of 643 people, consisting of 349 males and 294 females. The village has 141 households and a sex ratio of 842 females per 1,000 males. There are 82 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 408 literate and 235 illiterate residents. Additionally, 63 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 402 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Patrapali are given below:

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 shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bimlagarh Junction, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Patrapali is about 81 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Patrapali is about 180 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.1 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