Phatikpur - Namkhana, South 24 Parganas

Phatikpur is a village situated in the Namkhana subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.5 km from Namkhana and around 87.1 km from Alipore. Budhakhali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Phatikpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Phatikpur is 335286. The village covers a total geographical area of 561.7 hectares and falls under the 743357 pincode. Kakdwip is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Phatikpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kakdwip Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mathurapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Phatikpur

According to the 2011 Census, Phatikpur village had a total population of 5,888 people, including 3,041 males and 2,847 females, living in 1,259 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.39%, with male literacy at 89.50% and female literacy at 78.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 795, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

Nearby Villages of Phatikpur

Phatikpur 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 Phatikpur

Phatikpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Namkhana, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kakdwip to Phatikpur is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Phatikpur is about 87.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Phatikpur

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

Health Facilities in Phatikpur

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

FAQs about Phatikpur