Patajharia - Salbani, Paschim Medinipur

Patajharia is a village situated in the Salbani subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Bhimpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patajharia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patajharia is 338696. The village covers a total geographical area of 297.15 hectares and falls under the 721516 pincode. Midnapur is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Patajharia

According to the 2011 Census, Patajharia village had a total population of 1,031 people, including 531 males and 500 females, living in 228 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.60%, with male literacy at 88.33% and female literacy at 72.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 12, 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 Patajharia

Patajharia 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 Patajharia

Patajharia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Salboni, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Midnapur to Patajharia is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patajharia

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

Health Facilities in Patajharia

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

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