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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Patul village has a total population of 1,186 people, consisting of 609 males and 577 females. The village has 260 households and a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males. There are 141 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 623 literate and 563 illiterate residents. Additionally, 188 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 134 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Patul are given below:

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