Pathartikuri - Raghunathpur - II, Purulia

Pathartikuri is a village situated in the Raghunathpur - II subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.7 km from Raghunathpur and around 75 km from Purulia. Nildih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pathartikuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pathartikuri is 330239. The village covers a total geographical area of 176.48 hectares and falls under the 723133 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Pathartikuri

As per Census 2011, Pathartikuri village has a total population of 549 people, consisting of 262 males and 287 females. The village has 110 households and a sex ratio of 1,095 females per 1,000 males. There are 67 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 313 literate and 236 illiterate residents. Additionally, 16 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 507 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pathartikuri are given below:

Nearby Villages of Pathartikuri

Pathartikuri 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 Pathartikuri

Public transport in the Pathartikuri is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Joychandi Pahar, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Pathartikuri is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Pathartikuri is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pathartikuri

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

Health Facilities in Pathartikuri

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

FAQs about Pathartikuri