Patiram
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Patiram
Patirampur, Jahangirpur | |
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Semi-town | |
  Patiram Location in West Bengal, India  Patiram Patiram (India) | |
| Coordinates: 25°19′N 88°45′E / 25.317°N 88.750°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | West Bengal |
| District | Dakshin Dinajpur |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Bengali, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 733133 |
| Telephone code | 03522 |
| Vehicle registration | WB |
| Nearest city | Balurghat |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Balurghat |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Tapan |
| Climate | Moderate,Comfortable (Köppen) |
Patiram is a small Semi-town in Dakshin Dinajpur district in the state of West Bengal in India. Patiram is situated beside of Atreyee River. It is 11 km away from the district headquarters Balurghat.
Education
There are two Higher Secondary Schools and a college in this village. Patiram High School is near Taltala More; Patiram Vivekananda Girls' High School and a college Jamini Majumdar Memorial College. Other schools are:
- Patiram High School
- Patiram Vivekananda Uccha Balika Vidyalaya
- Patiram Primary School
- Patiram Nichabandar Primary School
- Patiram Kacharipara Primary School
Economy
There is a vegetable market popularly called Patiram Bazar which is quite big and one nearby Taltala More.
There is one taxi stand in this village at chowrangi more. Milan mandir(Bharat Sevashram Sangha) is in this village. There is a Government Veterinary Hospital at this village.
There are 5 banks in this village. These are State bank of India, Bangiya gramin Vikash Bank, Bandhan Bank, Muthoot Finance and Co-operative Bank. Three ATM two of State bank of India and one Axis Bank ATM are available at this village.
Cultures
The main festivals of Patiram are Durga Puja, Eid,and Christmas Day. Nicha Bandar Durga Puja, Arabinda Palli Durga Puja, Pronab Palli Durga Puja, Sahapara Durgapuja and Kadam tali Durga Puja are popular. Kali Puja and Viswakarma Puja are also celebrated here.There are so many Pallis and Paras at this village. These are Nicha bandar, Dakshin Para(Master Para), kadam Tali, Saha para, kachhari Para, Arabinda Palii, Pranab Palli, Dak banglo Para, echamati, pirojpur, baram, etc.
Nearby Railway station is Mallikpur Railway Station at Baul village at 4 to 5 km distance.
Library
- Monorama Palli Pathagar
Notable personalities
- Ashis Saha, Arijit Paul, Soumalya Ghosh,Partha Mukherjee and Debabrata Das.
Ashis Saha, scientist (Dr. Reddys Laboratories Ltd),He studied Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Technology and Master of Pharmaceutical Technology from Jadavpur University, Kolkata. He worked as a scientist in Mylan Laboratories Ltd. He moved to Dr. Reddys Laboratories Ltd and worked as a Scientist.
Arijit Paul, scientist (DRDO),He studied Bachelor of Mechanical Engg. REC Durgapur. He worked as a scientist in DRDO.
Debabrata Das, Former scientist, Defence Research and Development Organisation (D.R.D.O) He studied Bachelor of Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering from Jadavpur University, Kolkata. He has many contribution in Designing of Microwave Power Module (M.P.M).[citation needed]
Festivals
Durga Puja,Kali Puja,Saraswati puja and Biswakarma Puja,Shiv Ratri are celebrated at Patiram. Patiram Bidyeshwari Kali Mandir is an old and famous temple. Par Patiram Shiv Mandir is famous and many people visit it at Shivaratri. Patiram Hindu Milan Mandir is known for its cultural activity.
Transportation
Patiram is well connected to district town Balurghat. It is a center point of Hili, Kumarganj, Balurghat and Gangarampur. It is connected to Siliguri and Kolkata by bus and train. Mahinagar airport is only 10 km away. It is on the bank of River Atrayee.
See also
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