Patesari - Thakurganj, Kishanganj

Patesari is a village situated in the Thakurganj subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thakurganj and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Patesari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patesari is 222410. The village covers a total geographical area of 481.6 hectares and falls under the 855116 pincode. Thakurganj is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Patesari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Patesari

According to the 2011 Census, Patesari village had a total population of 3,782 people, including 1,974 males and 1,808 females, living in 734 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.92%, with male literacy at 52.95% and female literacy at 40.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 102.

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

Nearby Villages of Patesari

Patesari 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 Patesari

Patesari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Taiabpur, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thakurganj to Patesari is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Patesari is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patesari

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

Health Facilities in Patesari

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

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