Patkola

Patkola is a village located in Tapan subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 13.5km away from sub-district headquarter Tapan. Balurghat is the district headquarter of Patkola village. As per 2009 stats, Malancha is the gram panchayat of Patkola village.

Patkola has its own place in the vibrant Dakshin Dinajpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Patkola

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Patkola is 311614. The village spans a total geographical area of 507.16 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733127. Balurghat is nearest town to Patkola village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

When it comes to local governance, Patkola village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Tapan Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Patkola

Below is a concise population overview of Patkola as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Patkola village:

• The total population of Patkola village is around 2,186, including approximately 1,121 males and 1,065 females, with a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 229 children aged 0–6 years in Patkola village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Patkola village has 1,269 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 574 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
• The literacy rate of Patkola village is about 65.92%, with male literacy at 69.31% and female literacy at 62.35%.
• There are around 540 households in Patkola village.

Connectivity of Patkola

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Patkola. As per the 2011 stats, Patkola had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Patkola

Knowing the nearby villages of Patkola helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Patkola.

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