Patan - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Patan is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 45.7 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Belbari-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patan is 310605. The village covers a total geographical area of 480.65 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Patan

As per Census 2011, Patan village has a total population of 5,127 people, consisting of 2,695 males and 2,432 females. The village has 1,210 households and a sex ratio of 902 females per 1,000 males. There are 588 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,965 literate and 2,162 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,821 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 533 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Patan

Patan 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 Patan

Patan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gangarampur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Patan is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Patan is about 45.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patan

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

Health Facilities in Patan

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

FAQs about Patan