Patul - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Patul is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.1 km from Polba and around 7.1 km from Chinsura. Sugandha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patul is 325189. The village covers a total geographical area of 48.93 hectares and falls under the 712102 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Patul

According to the 2011 Census, Patul village had a total population of 1,186 people, including 609 males and 577 females, living in 260 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.62%, with male literacy at 62.80% and female literacy at 56.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 188, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 134.

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Chuchura, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Patul is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Patul is about 7.1 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. 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