Patamjuri - Jaipur, Purulia

Patamjuri is a village situated in the Jaipur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 26.2 km from Jaipur and around 68.4 km from Purulia. Ghagra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patamjuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patamjuri is 329812. The village covers a total geographical area of 466.79 hectares and falls under the 723213 pincode. Jhalda is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Patamjuri

According to the 2011 Census, Patamjuri village had a total population of 1,650 people, including 880 males and 770 females, living in 324 households. The sex ratio was 875 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.33%, with male literacy at 70.78% and female literacy at 40.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 268, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 121.

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

Nearby Villages of Patamjuri

Patamjuri 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 Patamjuri

Patamjuri 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 Pundhag, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhalda to Patamjuri is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Patamjuri is about 68.4 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 Patamjuri

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

Health Facilities in Patamjuri

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

FAQs about Patamjuri