Patol - Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur

Patol is a village situated in the Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.2 km from Raiganj, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Serpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patol is 309739. The village covers a total geographical area of 59.38 hectares and falls under the 733156 pincode. Raiganj is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Patol

As per Census 2011, Patol village has a total population of 309 people, consisting of 164 males and 145 females. The village has 74 households and a sex ratio of 884 females per 1,000 males. There are 40 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 197 literate and 112 illiterate residents. Additionally, 296 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Patol

Patol 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 Patol

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Patol. The nearest railway station is Bangalbaree, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raiganj to Patol is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patol

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

Health Facilities in Patol

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

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