Patkum - Ichagarh, Saraikela Kharsawan

Patkum is a village situated in the Ichagarh subdivision of Saraikela Kharsawan district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 5 km from Ichakgarh and around 50 km from Seraikela. Patkum village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patkum is 378968. The village covers a total geographical area of 525 hectares and falls under the 833216 pincode.

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

Population of Patkum

According to the 2011 Census, Patkum village had a total population of 1,639 people, including 841 males and 798 females, living in 408 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.00%, with male literacy at 70.18% and female literacy at 51.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 111, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 209.

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

Nearby Villages of Patkum

Patkum 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 Patkum

Patkum is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bakarkudi, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Seraikela to Patkum is about 50 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 Patkum

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

Health Facilities in Patkum

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

FAQs about Patkum