Patharghata - Rajganj, Jalpaiguri

Patharghata is a village situated in the Rajganj subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajganj and around 35.1 km from the district headquarters in Jalpaiguri . Majhiali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patharghata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patharghata is 306878. The village covers a total geographical area of 316.06 hectares and falls under the 735133 pincode. Siliguri is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Patharghata 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 Patharghata

As per Census 2011, Patharghata village has a total population of 2,035 people, consisting of 1,050 males and 985 females. The village has 447 households and a sex ratio of 938 females per 1,000 males. There are 264 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,131 literate and 904 illiterate residents. Additionally, 926 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 262 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Patharghata

Patharghata 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 Patharghata

Patharghata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambari Falakata, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siliguri to Patharghata is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Patharghata is about 35.1 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 Patharghata

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

Health Facilities in Patharghata

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

FAQs about Patharghata