Patul - Bamangola, Malda

Patul is a village situated in the Bamangola subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.3 km from Pakuahat and around 46.1 km from English Bazar. Chandpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patul is 312837. The village covers a total geographical area of 160.01 hectares and falls under the 732138 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

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

Population of Patul

According to the 2011 Census, Patul village had a total population of 268 people, including 148 males and 120 females, living in 59 households. The sex ratio was 811 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.93%, with male literacy at 86.26% and female literacy at 70.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 23, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 146.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Patul

Patul 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 Patul

Patul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Deotala, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Patul is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Patul is about 46.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patul

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

Health Facilities in Patul

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

FAQs about Patul