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.

Here you can discover what makes Patkola unique in its vibrant Tapan-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Patkola’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

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.

Google Map of Patkola

Population of Patkola

According to the 2011 Census, Patkola has a total population of about 2,186, with approximately 1,121 males and 1,065 females. The sex ratio is around 950 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 229 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,269 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 574. The overall literacy rate is approximately 65.92%, with male literacy at about 69.31% and female literacy near 62.35%. There are around 540 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Patkola's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Patkola