Indian Village Directory

Patara Village

Patara is an inhabited village in Bansihari Block of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 311688, the Census 2011 record lists 1,200 people in 295 households and the reported area is 165.73 hectares. The local references include Bansihari CD Block and the nearest town reference is Gangarampur at about 10 km.

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Quick answer: Patara is a village in Bansihari Block, Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 311688 and 1,200 people in 295 households.
Village Code311688
Population1,200
Households295
Area165.73 hectares
Nearest TownGangarampur

Key Village Facts

Village
Patara
Census Village Code
311688
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Dakshin Dinajpur
District Census Code
331
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bansihari
Sub-district Census Code
02206
CD Block
Bansihari
Households
295
Population
1,200
Male Population
605
Female Population
595
Sex Ratio
983.47
Area
165.73 hectares
Area
1.66 sq km
Nearest Town
Gangarampur
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
733125
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Patara at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,200 people, 165.73 hectares of reported area and Gangarampur as the nearest town reference for Patara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

CD BlockBansihari
  • Patara falls under Bansihari Block in Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 311688.
  • The record lists 1,200 people living in 295 households.
  • The reported village area is 165.73 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Gangarampur.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density724.07 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.07 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share12.5%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share23.58%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share94.1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Patara in the official administrative record. Census village code 311688 and Bansihari CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
331
Sub-district Census Code
02206
Village Census Code
311688
CD Block Code
0053
CD Block Name
Bansihari

Location and Distance

Gangarampur is the nearest town listed for Patara, about 10 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Buniadpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8.1 km
District Headquarter
Balurghat
Nearest Statutory Town
Gangarampur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town
Gangarampur
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
165.73 hectares
Area
1.66 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,200 people in 295 households, with 605 male residents and 595 female residents. The average household size is 4.07, and SC share is 12.5% and ST share is 23.58% for Patara. Population density works out to about 724.07 people per sq km.

Total Households
295
Total Population
1,200
Male Population
605
Female Population
595
Sex Ratio
983.47
Average Household Size
4.07
SC Population
150
SC Male Population
71
SC Female Population
79
SC Population Share
12.5
ST Population
283
ST Male Population
136
ST Female Population
147
ST Population Share
23.58
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Patara list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Patara include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
4.03 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
53 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Patara include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
State Highway
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Patara include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Patara is reported as 7 hours per day in summer and 9 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
7 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
9 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Patara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Jute, net sown area is 153 hectares and irrigated land is 144 hectares (94.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Jute
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
8.7
Net Area Sown In Hectares
153.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
9 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
144.0
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
6 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
85 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Patara

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
5
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 60%
CRM 2 40%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 3 60%
Punjab National Bank 1 20%
Bank of India 1 20%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Punjab National Bank ATM 733125 Dakshin Dinajpur Harirampur Bairhatta Villpopsharirampur Distmalda Wbin Villpopsharirampur Dist, Dakshin Dinajpur, West Bengal, 733125
Bank of India CRM 733125 Dakshin Dinajpur Harirampur Dangram Jl No.58, Plot No.361, School Para Road, Dangram, Teh.raiganj, 733125, Dakshin Dinajpur, West Bengal, 733125
State Bank of India ATM 733125 Dakshin Dinajpur Harirampur Harirampur (Ct) Harirampur Harirampur, Dakshin Dinajpur, West Bengal, 733125
State Bank of India ATM 733125 Dakshin Dinajpur Harirampur Harirampur (Ct) Harirampur Hospital More Harirampur, Dakshin Dinajpur, West Bengal, 733125
State Bank of India CRM 733125 Dakshin Dinajpur Harirampur Harirampur (Ct) Harirampur State Bank Building Harirampur Bazar, Dakshin Dinajpur, West Bengal, 733125

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Patara village located?

Patara is in Bansihari Block of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Patara village in?

Patara village is in Dakshin Dinajpur district.

Which state is Patara village in?

Patara village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Patara under?

Patara comes under Bansihari Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Patara?

The Census village code of Patara is 311688.

What is the population of Patara village?

The village record lists 1,200 people and 295 households for Patara.

How many households are in Patara village?

The village record lists 295 households for Patara.

What is the male and female population of Patara?

The record lists 605 male residents and 595 female residents for Patara.

What is the sex ratio of Patara village?

The sex ratio of Patara is 983.47 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Patara village?

The reported geographical area of Patara is 165.73 hectares.

What is the population density of Patara village?

The approximate population density of Patara is 724.07 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Patara?

The nearest town listed for Patara is Gangarampur, about 10 km away.

How far is Patara from the sub-district headquarters?

Patara is about 8.1 km from Buniadpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Patara?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Patara.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Patara?

For Patara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Jute, net sown area is 153 hectares and irrigated land is 144 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Patara?

The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Patara. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Patara.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Patara.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.