Pathra

Pathra is a village located in Salbani subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Salbani are the district & sub-district headquarters of Pathra village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Bishnupur is the gram panchayat of Pathra village.

Here you can discover what makes Pathra unique in its vibrant Salbani-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Pathra’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Pathra

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Pathra is 338821. The village spans a total geographical area of 76.64 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721147. Midnapur is nearest town to Pathra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 36km away.

When it comes to local governance, Pathra village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Salboni Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Pathra

Population of Pathra

According to the 2011 Census, Pathra has a total population of about 500, with approximately 258 males and 242 females. The sex ratio is around 937 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 74 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 26 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 125. The overall literacy rate is approximately 68.40%, with male literacy at about 72.48% and female literacy near 64.05%. There are around 116 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Pathra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Pathra

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Pathra. As per the 2011 stats, Pathra had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Pathra

Knowing the nearby villages of Pathra helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Pathra.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pathra