Patpura - Dehri, Rohtas

Patpura is a village situated in the Dehri subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dehri and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Patpura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patpura is 252570. The village covers a total geographical area of 219 hectares and falls under the 821305 pincode. Dehri is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Patpura

As per Census 2011, Patpura village has a total population of 1,617 people, consisting of 845 males and 772 females. The village has 258 households and a sex ratio of 913 females per 1,000 males. There are 294 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 961 literate and 656 illiterate residents. Additionally, 125 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,617845772
Child Population (0–6 yrs)294153141
Scheduled Castes (SC)1256857
Literate Population961592369
Illiterate Population656253403

Nearby Villages of Patpura

Patpura 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)
DahaurNorth-East0.95 km
BhatauliSouth-West0.95 km
GhonghahaSouth-East1.87 km
SuaraNorth-East1.92 km
KhairahaEast2.16 km
DurgapurSouth-West2.32 km
BhaluariSouth2.37 km
ChakiaNorth-East2.69 km
RudarpuraNorth2.92 km
LeruaNorth-West3.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Patpura

Patpura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pahaleja Halt, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 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 Dehri to Patpura is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sasaram to Patpura is about 12 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patpura

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

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

Health Facilities in Patpura

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Patpura 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 2-5 km

FAQs about Patpura

Where is Patpura located?

Patpura village is located in Dehri Subdivision, Rohtas district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Patpura?

Patpura is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Patpura?

The pincode of Patpura is 821305.

What is the population of Patpura?

Patpura has a total population of 1,617, including 845 males and 772 females.

How many households are there in Patpura?

There are 258 households in Patpura.

What is the literacy rate in Patpura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Patpura is 59.43%. Male literacy is 70.06% and female literacy is 47.80%.