Patshimulia - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Patshimulia is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.6 km from Bongaon and around 64.3 km from Barasat. Sundarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patshimulia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patshimulia is 322534. The village covers a total geographical area of 265.42 hectares and falls under the 743251 pincode. Bangaon is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Patshimulia

As per Census 2011, Patshimulia village has a total population of 2,796 people, consisting of 1,427 males and 1,369 females. The village has 690 households and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males. There are 289 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,011 literate and 785 illiterate residents. Additionally, 686 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,7961,4271,369
Child Population (0–6 yrs)289150139
Scheduled Castes (SC)686344342
Literate Population2,0111,081930
Illiterate Population785346439

Nearby Villages of Patshimulia

Patshimulia 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)
PetangiEast1.08 km
Uttar SundarpurWest1.25 km
RautaraNorth-East1.26 km
KrishnachandrapurNorth-West1.75 km
TengraSouth2.06 km
GainpurWest2.13 km
BhulatNorth-East2.23 km
KamalapurSouth-West2.56 km
Par KrishnachandrapurNorth2.76 km
BangangramSouth-East2.79 km

Transport and Connectivity of Patshimulia

Patshimulia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhairgachhi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangaon to Patshimulia is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Patshimulia is about 64.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patshimulia

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Patshimulia

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

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

FAQs about Patshimulia

Where is Patshimulia located?

Patshimulia village is located in Bongaon Subdivision, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Patshimulia?

The Gram Panchayat of Patshimulia is Sundarpur.

What is the pincode of Patshimulia?

The pincode of Patshimulia is 743251.

What is the population of Patshimulia?

Patshimulia has a total population of 2,796, including 1,427 males and 1,369 females.

How many households are there in Patshimulia?

There are 690 households in Patshimulia.

What is the literacy rate in Patshimulia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Patshimulia is 71.92%. Male literacy is 75.75% and female literacy is 67.93%.