Patharpratima (community development block)
| Patharpratima | |
|---|---|
| Community development block | |
  Patharpratima Location in West Bengal | |
| Coordinates: 21°46′24″N 88°20′14″E / 21.77333°N 88.33722°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | West Bengal |
| District | South 24 Parganas |
| Parliamentary constituency | Mathurapur |
| Assembly constituency | Patharpratima |
| Area | |
| • Total | 181.10 sq mi (469.05 km2) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 288,259 |
| • Density | 1,590/sq mi (615/km2) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5.30) |
| Literacy Rate | 72.77 per cent |
| Website | http://s24pgs.gov.in/ |
Patharpratima (community development block) (Bengali: পাথরপ্রতিমা সমষ্টি উন্নয়ন ব্লক) is an administrative division in Kakdwip subdivision of South 24 Parganas district in the Indian state of West Bengal. Patharpratima police station serves this block. Headquarters of this block is at Ramganga.[1][2]
Geography
Patharpratima is located at 21°46′24″N 88°20′14″E / 21.773333°N 88.337222°E.
Patharpratima community development block has an area of 469.05 km2.[2]
Gram panchayats
Gram panchayats of Patharpratima block/panchayat samiti are: Achintyanagar, Banashyamnagar, Brajaballavpur, Dakshin Gangadharpur, Dakshin Roypur, Digambarpur, Durbachati, Gopalnagar, G-Plot, Herambagopalpur, Laxmi Janardanpur, Patharpratima, Ramganga, Sridharnagar and Srinarayanpur Purnachandrapur.[3]
Demographics
As per 2001 census, Patharpratima block had a total population of 288,259, out of which 147,518 were males and 140,741 were females. Patharprtima block registered a population growth of 17.37 per cent during the 1991-2001 decade. Decadal growth for South 24 Parganas district was 20.89 per cent.[2]Decadal growth in West Bengal was 17.84 per cent.[4]
Scheduled castes at 72,402 formed around one-fourth the population. Scheduled tribes numbered 3,670.[5]
Transport
Private Bus
- SD19 Esplanade – Patharpratima via P.G. Hospital, P.T.S., Bhabani Bhawan, Mominpore, Majherhat, Behala Tram Depot, Behala Chowrasta, Sakherbazar, Thakurpukur, Joka, Pailan, Bhasa, Konchowki, Khariberia, Bishnupur P.S., Amtala, Kriparampur, Rajarhat, Sirakole, Dostipur, Sarisha Ashram More, Diamond Harbour, Hatugange, Kulpi, Kakdwip, Gangadharpur, Addhabazar, Durgagobindapur
- SD50 Diamond Harbour – Patharpratima via Hatugange, Kulpi, Kakdwip, Gobindarampur, Gangadharpur, Addhabazar, Durgagobindapur
Literacy
As per 2001 census, Patharpratima block had a total literacy of 72.77 per cent for the 6+ age group. While male literacy was 84.30 per cent female literacy was 60.64 per cent. South 24 Parganas district had a total literacy of 69.45 per cent, male literacy being 79.19 per cent and female literacy being 59.01 per cent.[6]
References
- ↑ "Contact details of Block Development Officers". South 24 Parganas district. West Bengal Government. Retrieved 2011-09-24.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Provisional population totals, West Bengal, Table 4, South Twentyfour Parganas District (18)". Census of India 2001. Census Commission of India. Retrieved 2011-09-24.
- ↑ "No. 229 (Sanction)-PN/P/II/1G-5/2005(Pt.II) dated 02.02.09". Annexure A of 322 (Sanction)-RD/CCA/BRGF/IC-02/08; Date: 27.03.2009 – Statement of Release of Development Grant under BRGF. Government of West Bengal - Department of Panchayats & Rural Development. Retrieved 2011-09-24.
- ↑ "Provisional Population Totals, West Bengal. Table 4". Census of India 2001. Census Commission of India. Retrieved 2011-09-23.
- ↑ "TRU for all Districts (SC & ST and Total)". Census 2001. Census Commission of India. Retrieved 2011-09-24.
- ↑ "Provisional population totals, West Bengal, Table 5, South Twentyfour Parganas District". Census of India 2001. Census Commission of India. Retrieved 2011-09-24.
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