Patahesal - Bagmundi, Purulia

Patahesal is a village situated in the Bagmundi subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.7 km from Pathardihi and around 68.6 km from Purulia. Beergram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patahesal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patahesal is 331532. The village covers a total geographical area of 574.66 hectares and falls under the 723212 pincode. Jhalda is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Patahesal

According to the 2011 Census, Patahesal village had a total population of 1,499 people, including 787 males and 712 females, living in 268 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.69%, with male literacy at 77.24% and female literacy at 48.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 39, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 208.

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

Nearby Villages of Patahesal

Patahesal 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 Patahesal

Patahesal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tiraldih, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhalda to Patahesal is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Patahesal is about 68.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patahesal

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

Health Facilities in Patahesal

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

FAQs about Patahesal