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Patkua Village

Patkua is an inhabited village in Puncha Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331056, the Census 2011 record lists 153 people in 32 households and the reported area is 195.4 hectares. The local references include Puncha CD Block and the nearest town reference is Purulia at about 54 km.

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Quick answer: Patkua is a village in Puncha Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331056 and 153 people in 32 households.
Village Code331056
Population153
Households32
Area195.4 hectares
Nearest TownPurulia

Key Village Facts

Village
Patkua
Census Village Code
331056
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Puruliya
District Census Code
340
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Puncha
Sub-district Census Code
02388
CD Block
Puncha
Households
32
Population
153
Male Population
76
Female Population
77
Sex Ratio
1,013.16
Area
195.4 hectares
Area
1.95 sq km
Nearest Town
Purulia
Nearest Town Distance
54 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
723151
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Patkua at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 153 people, 195.4 hectares of reported area and Purulia as the nearest town reference for Patkua, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictPuruliya
BlockPuncha
CD BlockPuncha
  • Patkua falls under Puncha Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 331056.
  • The record lists 153 people living in 32 households.
  • The reported village area is 195.4 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Purulia.
  • 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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  • Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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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 Density78.3 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.78 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share90.2%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Patkua in the official administrative record. Census village code 331056 and Puncha CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
340
Sub-district Census Code
02388
Village Census Code
331056
CD Block Code
0235
CD Block Name
Puncha

Location and Distance

Purulia is the nearest town listed for Patkua, about 54 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 46.9 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Puncha
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
5 km
District Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter
46.9 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Purulia
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
54 km
Nearest Town
Purulia
Distance from Nearest Town
54 km
Total Geographical Area
195.4 hectares
Area
1.95 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 153 people in 32 households, with 76 male residents and 77 female residents. The average household size is 4.78, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 90.2% for Patkua. Population density works out to about 78.3 people per sq km.

Total Households
32
Total Population
153
Male Population
76
Female Population
77
Sex Ratio
1,013.16
Average Household Size
4.78
ST Population
138
ST Male Population
68
ST Female Population
70
ST Population Share
90.2
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Patkua list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 2 government senior secondary schools. 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
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
2
Government Arts And Science Degree College
Available
Government Arts And Science Degree College Count
1
Government Engineering College
Available
Government Engineering College Count
2
Government Medicine College
Available
Government Medicine College Count
2
Government Management Institute
Available
Government Management Institute Count
2
Government Polytechnic
Available
Government Polytechnic Count
2
Government Vocational Training School ITI
Available
Government Vocational Training School ITI Count
2
Government Non Formal Training Centre
Available
Government Non Formal Training Centre Count
2
Government School For Disabled
Available
Government School For Disabled Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Patkua 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
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
44 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Patkua.

Animal Cart
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Patkua include self-help groups and Anganwadi centre. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Patkua is reported as 18 hours per day in summer and 18 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
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Patkua show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and net sown area is 144 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
7.400000000000006
Net Area Sown In Hectares
144.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
144 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Government Others
Available
Government Others Count
2
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Patkua

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
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 1 100%

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 723151 Puruliya Puncha Puncha Purulia Puncha, Sadar South Sub-Division, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723151

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 Patkua village located?

Patkua is in Puncha Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Patkua village in?

Patkua village is in Puruliya district.

Which state is Patkua village in?

Patkua village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Patkua under?

Patkua comes under Puncha Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Patkua?

The Census village code of Patkua is 331056.

What is the population of Patkua village?

The village record lists 153 people and 32 households for Patkua.

How many households are in Patkua village?

The village record lists 32 households for Patkua.

What is the male and female population of Patkua?

The record lists 76 male residents and 77 female residents for Patkua.

What is the sex ratio of Patkua village?

The sex ratio of Patkua is 1,013.16 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Patkua village?

The reported geographical area of Patkua is 195.4 hectares.

What is the population density of Patkua village?

The approximate population density of Patkua is 78.3 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Patkua?

The nearest town listed for Patkua is Purulia, about 54 km away.

How far is Patkua from the district headquarters?

Patkua is about 46.9 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Patkua from the sub-district headquarters?

Patkua is about 5 km from Puncha, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Patkua?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 2 government senior secondary schools for Patkua.

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

For Patkua, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and net sown area is 144 hectares.

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

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Patkua. These records include 1 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 Patkua.

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.