Patua - Swarupnagar, North 24 Parganas

Patua is a village situated in the Swarupnagar subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.1 km from Swarupnagar and around 43.3 km from Barasat. Charghat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patua is 322810. The village covers a total geographical area of 244.03 hectares and falls under the 743247 pincode. Gobardanga is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Patua

According to the 2011 Census, Patua village had a total population of 2,866 people, including 1,489 males and 1,377 females, living in 713 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.94%, with male literacy at 80.93% and female literacy at 74.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 38, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Patua

Patua 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 Patua

Patua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Champapukur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gobardanga to Patua is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Patua is about 43.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patua

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

Health Facilities in Patua

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

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