Patkidaha - Dhupguri, Jalpaiguri

Patkidaha is a village situated in the Dhupguri subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhupguri and around 31.3 km from the district headquarters in Jalpaiguri . Barogharia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patkidaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patkidaha is 307479. The village covers a total geographical area of 343.65 hectares and falls under the 735210 pincode. Jalpaiguri is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Patkidaha

As per Census 2011, Patkidaha village has a total population of 1,405 people, consisting of 717 males and 688 females. The village has 298 households and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males. There are 191 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 990 literate and 415 illiterate residents. Additionally, 370 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Patkidaha

Patkidaha 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 Patkidaha

Patkidaha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dhupguri, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jalpaiguri to Patkidaha is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Patkidaha is about 31.3 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 Patkidaha

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

Health Facilities in Patkidaha

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

FAQs about Patkidaha