Patharghata - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Patharghata is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 39.2 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Kankalitala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patharghata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patharghata is 317812. The village covers a total geographical area of 189.54 hectares and falls under the 731204 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Patharghata village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nanoor Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Patharghata

According to the 2011 Census, Patharghata village had a total population of 762 people, including 364 males and 398 females, living in 173 households. The sex ratio was 1,093 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.85%, with male literacy at 65.92% and female literacy at 52.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 154, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 432.

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

Nearby Villages of Patharghata

Patharghata 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 Patharghata

Patharghata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kopai, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Patharghata is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Patharghata is about 39.2 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 Patharghata

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

Health Facilities in Patharghata

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

FAQs about Patharghata