Patabuka - Gaighata, North 24 Parganas

Patabuka is a village situated in the Gaighata subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.6 km from Gaighata and around 29.2 km from Barasat. Dharmapur-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patabuka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patabuka is 322690. The village covers a total geographical area of 324.15 hectares and falls under the 743249 pincode. Habra is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Patabuka

According to the 2011 Census, Patabuka village had a total population of 4,845 people, including 2,498 males and 2,347 females, living in 1,099 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.03%, with male literacy at 87.11% and female literacy at 78.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,210, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 24.

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

Nearby Villages of Patabuka

Patabuka 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 Patabuka

Patabuka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bhasila, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Habra to Patabuka is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Patabuka is about 29.2 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 Patabuka

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

Health Facilities in Patabuka

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

FAQs about Patabuka