Patkata - Jalpaiguri

Patkata is a village situated in the Jalpaiguri subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jalpaiguri and around 10.8 km from the district headquarters in Jalpaiguri . Arabinda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patkata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patkata is 307599. The village covers a total geographical area of 7192.4 hectares and falls under the 735121 pincode. Jalpaiguri is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Patkata

As per Census 2011, Patkata village has a total population of 43,360 people, consisting of 22,203 males and 21,157 females. The village has 9,717 households and a sex ratio of 952 females per 1,000 males. There are 5,317 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 26,394 literate and 16,966 illiterate residents. Additionally, 24,025 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 10,334 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Patkata

Patkata 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 Patkata

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Patkata. The nearest railway station is Raninagar Jalpaigiri, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jalpaiguri to Patkata is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Patkata is about 10.8 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patkata

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

Health Facilities in Patkata

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

FAQs about Patkata