Bhatpatti - Maynaguri, Jalpaiguri

Bhatpatti is a village situated in the Maynaguri subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maynaguri and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Jalpaiguri . Padamoti-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhatpatti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhatpatti is 307564. The village covers a total geographical area of 498.7 hectares and falls under the 735305 pincode. Maynaguri is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Bhatpatti village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bhatpatti

As per Census 2011, Bhatpatti village has a total population of 4,250 people, consisting of 2,196 males and 2,054 females. The village has 1,041 households and a sex ratio of 935 females per 1,000 males. There are 487 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,028 literate and 1,222 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,674 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 66 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,2502,1962,054
Child Population (0–6 yrs)487244243
Scheduled Castes (SC)2,6741,3881,286
Scheduled Tribes (ST)663135
Literate Population3,0281,6841,344
Illiterate Population1,222512710

Nearby Villages of Bhatpatti

Bhatpatti 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)
Khaer KhalSouth1.75 km
BalasanNorth-East1.87 km
Purbba HarmatiNorth2.57 km
Paschim HarmatiNorth2.76 km
PaharpurSouth-East2.80 km
Bara KametNorth-West2.96 km
PenchahahiWest3.70 km
PadamatiSouth-West3.83 km
BrahmapurSouth-East4.24 km
Purba SisuabariNorth-West4.45 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhatpatti

Bhatpatti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mandal Ghat, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Maynaguri to Bhatpatti is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Bhatpatti is about 34 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 Bhatpatti

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bhatpatti

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

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

FAQs about Bhatpatti

Where is Bhatpatti located?

Bhatpatti village is located in Maynaguri Subdivision, Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhatpatti?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhatpatti is Padamoti-i.

What is the pincode of Bhatpatti?

The pincode of Bhatpatti is 735305.

What is the population of Bhatpatti?

Bhatpatti has a total population of 4,250, including 2,196 males and 2,054 females.

How many households are there in Bhatpatti?

There are 1,041 households in Bhatpatti.

What is the literacy rate in Bhatpatti?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhatpatti is 71.25%. Male literacy is 76.68% and female literacy is 65.43%.