Patan

Patan is a village located in Matigara subdivision of Darjiling district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 14km away from sub-district headquarter Kadamtala. Darjiling is the district headquarter of Patan village. As per 2009 stats, Patharghata is the gram panchayat of Patan village.

Here you can discover what makes Patan unique in its vibrant Matigara-Darjiling region. You’ll see Patan’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 Patan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Patan is 306501. The village spans a total geographical area of 50.18 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 734010. Siliguri is nearest town to Patan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Patan 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 Matigara-naxalbari Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Darjeeling Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Patan

Population of Patan

According to the 2011 Census, Patan has a total population of about 142, with approximately 69 males and 73 females. The sex ratio is around 1057 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 21 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 121 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 47.89%, with male literacy at about 47.83% and female literacy near 47.95%. There are around 31 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Patan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Patan

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

Nearby Villages of Patan

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

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