Patinan - Bagnan - I, Howrah

Patinan is a village situated in the Bagnan - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.1 km from Bagnan and around 43.4 km from Howrah. Sabsit serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patinan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patinan is 333036. The village covers a total geographical area of 114.85 hectares and falls under the 711303 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Patinan

As per Census 2011, Patinan village has a total population of 3,456 people, consisting of 1,763 males and 1,693 females. The village has 759 households and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males. There are 378 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,710 literate and 746 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,664 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,4561,7631,693
Child Population (0–6 yrs)378171207
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,664860804
Literate Population2,7101,4691,241
Illiterate Population746294452

Nearby Villages of Patinan

Patinan 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Khajutti (ct)North0.98 km
HijlakSouth-East1.00 km
SabsitNorth-West1.85 km
MasiaraWest1.85 km
SondailWest1.93 km
Tepur NabasanSouth2.00 km
BagurNorth-West2.15 km
Bagnan (ct)South-East2.16 km
Brahman DukuriaSouth-West2.18 km
Purbba BainanNorth-East2.21 km

Transport and Connectivity of Patinan

Patinan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ghoraghata, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Patinan is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Patinan is about 43.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patinan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Patinan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Patinan

Where is Patinan located?

Patinan village is located in Bagnan - I Subdivision, Howrah district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Patinan?

The Gram Panchayat of Patinan is Sabsit.

What is the pincode of Patinan?

The pincode of Patinan is 711303.

What is the population of Patinan?

Patinan has a total population of 3,456, including 1,763 males and 1,693 females.

How many households are there in Patinan?

There are 759 households in Patinan.

What is the literacy rate in Patinan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Patinan is 78.41%. Male literacy is 83.32% and female literacy is 73.30%.