Patuli - Balagarh, Hooghly

Patuli is a village situated in the Balagarh subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.9 km from Patuligram and around 28.9 km from Chinsura. Jirat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patuli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patuli is 324999. The village covers a total geographical area of 59.97 hectares and falls under the 712501 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Patuli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Patuli

According to the 2011 Census, Patuli village had a total population of 1,475 people, including 759 males and 716 females, living in 360 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.76%, with male literacy at 86.33% and female literacy at 77.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 937.

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

Nearby Villages of Patuli

Patuli 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 Patuli

Patuli is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jirat, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Patuli is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Patuli is about 28.9 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 Patuli

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

Health Facilities in Patuli

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

FAQs about Patuli