Patikabari - Nakashipara, Nadia

Patikabari is a village situated in the Nakashipara subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nakashipara and around 33.6 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Patikabari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patikabari is 321497. The village covers a total geographical area of 784.28 hectares and falls under the 741126 pincode. Krishna Na Gar is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Patikabari

As per Census 2011, Patikabari village has a total population of 8,242 people, consisting of 4,193 males and 4,049 females. The village has 1,844 households and a sex ratio of 965 females per 1,000 males. There are 891 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 5,083 literate and 3,159 illiterate residents. Additionally, 6,053 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 41 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population8,2424,1934,049
Child Population (0–6 yrs)891436455
Scheduled Castes (SC)6,0533,1202,933
Scheduled Tribes (ST)411427
Literate Population5,0832,7692,314
Illiterate Population3,1591,4241,735

Nearby Villages of Patikabari

Patikabari 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)
Bara SimuliaNorth1.91 km
BekoailSouth-West2.09 km
Chak Purbba SimuliaNorth-West2.28 km
ChengaWest2.34 km
KalibasNorth2.79 km
Chak Paschim SimuliaNorth-West2.86 km
BelpukuriaWest2.98 km
RadhanagarNorth-East3.39 km
BirpurEast3.73 km
MahesnagarEast3.80 km

Transport and Connectivity of Patikabari

Patikabari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bethuadahari, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishna Na Gar to Patikabari is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Patikabari is about 33.6 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 Patikabari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Patikabari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Patikabari

Where is Patikabari located?

Patikabari village is located in Nakashipara Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Patikabari?

Patikabari is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Patikabari?

The pincode of Patikabari is 741126.

What is the population of Patikabari?

Patikabari has a total population of 8,242, including 4,193 males and 4,049 females.

How many households are there in Patikabari?

There are 1,844 households in Patikabari.

What is the literacy rate in Patikabari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Patikabari is 61.67%. Male literacy is 66.04% and female literacy is 57.15%.