Patkhaul - Barun, Aurangabad

Patkhaul is a village situated in the Barun subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barun and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Kaji Chak serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patkhaul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patkhaul is 253594. The village covers a total geographical area of 29 hectares and falls under the 824112 pincode. Aurangabad is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Patkhaul

As per Census 2011, Patkhaul village has a total population of 163 people, consisting of 87 males and 76 females. The village has 24 households and a sex ratio of 873 females per 1,000 males. There are 35 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 95 literate and 68 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1638776
Child Population (0–6 yrs)352213
Literate Population956035
Illiterate Population682741

Nearby Villages of Patkhaul

Patkhaul 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SaidabadSouth-West0.46 km
TakinagarSouth0.70 km
KusmhiWest0.76 km
PetarhiEast0.78 km
SatuahiSouth-West1.03 km
JarmakhapSouth-East1.16 km
PhesraNorth-East1.30 km
BehrajSouth1.80 km
DharampuraNorth1.88 km
BhaluaWest1.91 km

Transport and Connectivity of Patkhaul

Patkhaul is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chiraila, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 129.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aurangabad to Patkhaul is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patkhaul

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Patkhaul

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Patkhaul

Where is Patkhaul located?

Patkhaul village is located in Barun Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Patkhaul?

The Gram Panchayat of Patkhaul is Kaji Chak.

What is the pincode of Patkhaul?

The pincode of Patkhaul is 824112.

What is the population of Patkhaul?

Patkhaul has a total population of 163, including 87 males and 76 females.

How many households are there in Patkhaul?

There are 24 households in Patkhaul.

What is the literacy rate in Patkhaul?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Patkhaul is 58.28%. Male literacy is 68.97% and female literacy is 46.05%.