Pathantala village, Bongaon block | Pincode 743262

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Pathantala is a small village in Bongaon mandal, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, with a population of 535 across 126 households. It has a literacy rate of 77.9%, one of the highest in the region.

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SUBRATA BANDYOPADHYAY

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LGD code: 322650
Pincode: 743262
Post office: Gopalnagar (North 24 Parganas)
Population: 535
Households: 126
Literacy rate: 77.9%
Sex ratio: 890 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 188
Distance to district centre: 34 km
Distance to Kolkata: 62 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 1237 km
Nearest railway station: Gopalnagar · 5 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Srinagar Hospital · 4 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Pathantala compares

By population, Pathantala ranks #145 of 150 villages in Bongaon mandal.

Literacy rate

77.9%

+6.0% vs mandal average

Pathantala: 77.9%
Bongaon mandal: 71.9%
North 24 Parganas district: 76.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

890

−49 vs mandal average

Pathantala: 890
Bongaon mandal: 939

Household size

people per home

4.2

Same as the mandal average

Pathantala: 4.2
Bongaon mandal: 4.2

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Pathantala at a glance

Pathantala is a village of 535 people in 126 households (Census 2011) in Bongaon block, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, the 145th-largest of 150 villages in Bongaon block. Literacy is 78%, 6 points above the block average of 72% and the sex ratio is 890 women per 1,000 men. It lies 34 km from the North 24 Parganas district centre, 6 km from Khamarkalla, the nearest town, 5 km from Gopalnagar railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 743262, served by Gopalnagar (North 24 Parganas) post office; the LGD village code is 322650. The nearest hospital or health centre is Srinagar Hospital, 4 km away. The sarpanch is SUBRATA BANDYOPADHYAY, and the village votes in Bangaon Dakshin assembly constituency, represented by MLA Swapan Majumder. The population is estimated at 598 in 2026, up 12% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Pathantala · this village	535	78%	—
Uttar Kanakpur · Bongaon	898	80%	1.2 km NE
Chinili · Bongaon	1,736	73%	1.7 km SE
Briddhapalla · Bongaon	1,255	63%	2.3 km E
Huda Bishnupur · Bongaon	1,293	67%	2.4 km NW
Satashi · Bongaon	1,637	74%	3.1 km SW
Manikpol · Bongaon	2,948	71%	3.6 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Pathantala

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 10
Power hours (winter): 14
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
All-weather road: No
Total area (ha): 92.9
Irrigated area (ha): 48
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Pathantala

LGD code: 322650
Pincode: 743262
Post office: Gopalnagar (North 24 Parganas)
Population (Census 2011): 535
Population (projected 2026): 598
Households: 126
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 890
Literacy rate: 77.9%
Coordinates: 23.03638°N, 88.70539°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Bangaon
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bangaon Dakshin
Member of Parliament: Shantanu Thakur
Member of Legislative Assembly: Swapan Majumder
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SUBRATA BANDYOPADHYAY
Block / Mandal: Bongaon

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the North 24 Parganas district level

Then & Now

Pathantala — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

535

Census 2011 baseline

+11.8%

Population · 2026

598

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

126

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

—

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 535Census 2011
Households: 126Census 2011
Literacy rate: 77.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 890 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 5982026 proj. · +11.8% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: —MGNREGA · district
HHs worked (FY): —MGNREGA · district
State electorate: 7,59,32,306ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 39.9%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · North 24 Parganas district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 34,19,193PMAY-G · 34,19,193 of 45,69,423 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · North 24 Parganas district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,82,542Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · North 24 Parganas district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Pathantala

Mandal centre

Bongaon · ≈ under 1 km

Directions

District centre

North 24 Parganas · ≈ 34 km

≈ 1 h 11 min by car · 1 h 24 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 12,645 people

Khamarkalla · ≈ 6.0 km

≈ 12 min by car · 15 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Kolkata62 kmcapital
Hyderabad1237 km
Delhi1306 km
Chennai1420 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationGopalnagar5 km
Bus stop19B Bus Stop12 km
Hospital / PHCSrinagar Hospital4 km
ATM / bankAxis Bank12 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil12 km
CollegeAIIMS KALYANI19 km
Police stationGopalnagar Police Station6 km

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Quick answers

People often ask about Pathantala

What is the pincode of Pathantala?

The pincode of Pathantala, Bongaon block, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal is 743262. The post office is Gopalnagar (North 24 Parganas).

Which post office delivers to Pathantala?

Mail for Pathantala is delivered through Gopalnagar (North 24 Parganas) post office, pincode 743262, in Bongaon block, North 24 Parganas district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Pathantala located?

Pathantala is a village in Bongaon block of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the population of Pathantala as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Pathantala village has a population of 535 across 126 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Pathantala?

The current sarpanch of Pathantala gram panchayat is SUBRATA BANDYOPADHYAY.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Pathantala in?

Pathantala falls under the Bangaon Lok Sabha constituency (PC #14) of West Bengal.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Pathantala in?

Pathantala falls under the Bangaon Dakshin assembly constituency (AC #96) of West Bengal.

What is the literacy rate in Pathantala?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Pathantala village is 77.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Pathantala?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Pathantala village is 890 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Pathantala?

12 schemes currently match residents of Pathantala, including Kanyashree Prakalpa, Lakshmir Bhandar, Yuvashree Arpan. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Pathantala from North 24 Parganas district centre?

Pathantala is approximately 34 km (straight-line) from the centre of North 24 Parganas district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Pathantala?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Pathantala village is 322650.

Which is the nearest town to Pathantala?

Khamarkalla (population 12,645, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 6 km from Pathantala in a straight line.

How big is Pathantala compared to other villages in Bongaon block?

Pathantala ranks 145 of 150 villages in Bongaon block by Census 2011 population (535 residents).

How far is Pathantala from Kolkata?

Pathantala is about 62 km from Kolkata in a straight line (the state capital of West Bengal); by road expect roughly 81 km.

How far is Pathantala from Hyderabad?

Pathantala is about 1237 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 1608 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Pathantala?

Gopalnagar is the nearest railway station to Pathantala, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 7 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Pathantala?

19B Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Pathantala, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 16 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Pathantala?

Srinagar Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Pathantala, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Pathantala?

Axis Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Pathantala, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 16 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Pathantala?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Pathantala, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 16 km.

Who is the MLA of Pathantala?

Pathantala falls under Bangaon Dakshin assembly constituency (AC 96). The sitting MLA is Swapan Majumder (BJP).

Who is the MP for Pathantala?

Pathantala is in Bangaon Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Shantanu Thakur (BJP).

What is the population of Pathantala in 2026?

Pathantala is estimated at 598 people in 2026, up about 12% from 535 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Pathantala in?

West Bengal falls in the Lower Gangetic Plains zone (rice, jute, potato; humid) of the ICAR classification; Pathantala in North 24 Parganas district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Pathantala?

SUBRATA BANDYOPADHYAY is the sarpanch of Pathantala gram panchayat, Bongaon block. See the sarpanch list of Bongaon block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-15
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)