Patalkhuri - Bankura - I, Bankura

Patalkhuri is a village situated in the Bankura - I subdivision of Bankura district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.6 km from Bankura, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Jagadalla-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patalkhuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patalkhuri is 326984. The village covers a total geographical area of 173.32 hectares and falls under the 722146 pincode. Bankura is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Patalkhuri

As per Census 2011, Patalkhuri village has a total population of 1,149 people, consisting of 586 males and 563 females. The village has 220 households and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males. There are 123 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 723 literate and 426 illiterate residents. Additionally, 727 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,149586563
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1236756
Scheduled Castes (SC)727364363
Scheduled Tribes (ST)523
Literate Population723422301
Illiterate Population426164262

Nearby Villages of Patalkhuri

Patalkhuri 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)
JethiaSouth-West0.83 km
NandigramNorth-East0.89 km
DulalpurSouth1.25 km
PahariaNorth1.25 km
KrishnanagarEast1.41 km
KankradihiWest1.48 km
BarutNorth-East1.57 km
NutangaonNorth-West1.87 km
JagatraydihiNorth2.00 km
KargahirNorth-East2.05 km

Transport and Connectivity of Patalkhuri

Patalkhuri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bankura, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 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 Bankura to Patalkhuri is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patalkhuri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Patalkhuri

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Patalkhuri

Where is Patalkhuri located?

Patalkhuri village is located in Bankura - I Subdivision, Bankura district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Patalkhuri?

The Gram Panchayat of Patalkhuri is Jagadalla-ii.

What is the pincode of Patalkhuri?

The pincode of Patalkhuri is 722146.

What is the population of Patalkhuri?

Patalkhuri has a total population of 1,149, including 586 males and 563 females.

How many households are there in Patalkhuri?

There are 220 households in Patalkhuri.

What is the literacy rate in Patalkhuri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Patalkhuri is 62.92%. Male literacy is 72.01% and female literacy is 53.46%.