Patul - Khanakul - I, Hooghly

Patul is a village situated in the Khanakul - I subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.3 km from Khanakul and around 82.6 km from Chinsura. Pole-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patul is 325830. The village covers a total geographical area of 424.43 hectares and falls under the 712406 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Patul

According to the 2011 Census, Patul village had a total population of 5,472 people, including 2,796 males and 2,676 females, living in 1,200 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.77%, with male literacy at 86.51% and female literacy at 72.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,872, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Patul

Patul 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 Patul

Patul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Patul is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Patul is about 82.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patul

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

Health Facilities in Patul

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

FAQs about Patul