Patkhaul - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Patkhaul is a village situated in the Rafiganj subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rafiganj and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Itar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patkhaul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patkhaul is 253015. The village covers a total geographical area of 39 hectares and falls under the 824125 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 17 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 Goh 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 16 people, consisting of 10 males and 6 females. The village has 3 households and a sex ratio of 600 females per 1,000 males. There are 1 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 13 literate and 3 illiterate residents. Additionally, 16 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Patkhaul

Public transport in the Patkhaul is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jakhim, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 127.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Patkhaul is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Patkhaul 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 Patkhaul

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

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:

FAQs about Patkhaul