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	Patharkandi is part of the [[Patharkandi (Assembly constituency)\|Patharkandi Assembly constituency]] and the [[Karimganj (Lok Sabha constituency)\|Karimganj Lok Sabha constituency]].		Patharkandi is part of the [[Patharkandi (Assembly constituency)\|Patharkandi Assembly constituency]] and the [[Karimganj (Lok Sabha constituency)\|Karimganj Lok Sabha constituency]].
	<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/03/Patharkandi.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Patharkandi]</ref>		<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/03/Patharkandi.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Patharkandi]</ref>
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	==Education==		==Education==
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	* Premomoyee Senior Basic Model		* Premomoyee Senior Basic Model
	* Asimia M.V.School		* Asimia M.V.School
	* ~~KEUTI BANGLA ACADEMY~~		* BRIGHT VALLEY SCHOOL
	* Asimia M.E Madrssa		* Asimia M.E Madrssa
	~~=Institutions=~~ * korak Bikash Sayonton Bidyalaya		* korak Bikash Sayonton Bidyalaya
	* South Point English School		* South Point English School
	* Patharkandi Collegiate School		* Patharkandi Collegiate School
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	* Modern English School		* Modern English School
	Pioneer Academy,Asimganj Pranabananda Bidyamandir *Rajbari M.E.school		Pioneer Academy,Asimganj Pranabananda Bidyamandir *Rajbari M.E.school
	==CLUBS== * Pallimangal Club & Library * Bhrattrisangha Club x Janapriya Mahila Samity * Panchashikha,Nabarun Club * Insat Sports Club * Swami Vivekananda Club * Nabajagaron Club. * Chaturanga Nattya Sangstha
			==CLUBS==
			* Pallimangal Club & Library
			* Bhrattrisangha Club
			* Janapriya Mahila Samity
			* Panchashikha,Nabarun Club
			* Insat Sports Club
			* Swami Vivekananda Club
			* Nabajagaron Club.
			* Chaturanga Nattya Sangstha
			* BVS Club

	==Banks==		==Banks==

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{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2018}}
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Patharkandi
| native_name =
| native_name_lang = bn
| settlement_type = Town
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Assam, India
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| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = {{flag|India}}
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Assam]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Karimganj District|Karimganj]]
| unit_pref = Metric
| elevation_footnotes =
| elevation_m = 14
| population_demonym = Patharkandian, Patharkandia, [[Sylhetis|Sylheti]]
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| demographics_type1 = Languages
| demographics1_title1 = Official
| demographics1_info1 = [[Bengali language|Bengali]]
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code = [http://www.citypincode.in/ASSAM/KARIMGANJ/PATHARKANDI_PINCODE 788724]
| blank1_name_sec1 = [[Lok Sabha]] constituency
| blank1_info_sec1 = [[Karimganj (Lok Sabha constituency)]]
| blank2_name_sec1 = [[Vidhan Sabha]] constituency
| blank2_info_sec1 = [[Patharkandi (Assembly constituency)]]
| footnotes =
}}

'''Patharkandi''' is a township located in [[Karimganj district]] in the [[India]]n state of [[Assam]]. It is 350 kilometres south of the state capital [[Guwahati]] and 32 kilometres south of the district headquarters [[Karimganj]].

Approximately 90% of Patharkandi's residents are [[Bengalis]] who speak the Sylheti dialect, the rest being [[Bishnupriya Manipuri]], [[Meiteis]] and some tribal groups like [[Khasi people|Khasi]] and [[Dimasa people|Dimasa Kachari]].

Patharkandi is situated by the bank of the [[Longai River]]. Patharkandi is also an important police station and a name of [[List of constituencies of Assam Legislative Assembly|an Assam Legislative Assembly constituency]].

It is an important market place in the district because it is main corridor to the Tripura from Assam. It includes prominent schools such as Central Public School, Patharkandi which is the only CBSE school in the township. Other SEBA Board Prominent Private Schools are- Madani Bangla Academy,Patharkandi Collegiate School, Pranavananda vidya Mandir, Keuti Bangla Academy. Some of the important villages around Patharkandi are:
▪️Jamirala
▪️Mendibari
▪️ Bilbari
▪️Unaam (ONGC)
▪️Nalugaon
▪️Defalala
▪️Kartiktila
▪️Chengjur
▪️Jurbari
▪️Tilabari
▪️Gokila
▪️Puran Chandpur
▪️Lakhipur
▪️Rajbari
#

==Etymology==
The name "Patharkandi" originated from the [[Bengali language|Bengali]] word ''pathar'' (meaning "paddy field") and ''kandi'' (meaning "riverbank"). Many peoples said the real old name is "Patarkandi" ( পাতারকান্দি ) this name was kept hence the [[forest]] and tree was much tree leaf feeding [[elephants]] with bundle the word ''patar'' (meaning "tree leaf ") and ''kandi'' (meaning "bundles ").

==History==
{{see also|Pratapgarh Kingdom}}
Patharkandi was formerly known as Pratapgarh. An independent state of Pratapgarh was established by Malik Pratap in the 15th century.

==Connectivity==
# Patharkandi is connected by road and railways to the rest of the country.
Regular bus services connect Patharkandi with [[Guwahati]], [[Shillong]] and [[Agartala]] via NH 6 (previously NH 44). Now up to Kanmoon (Mizoram) via Rangamati.

==Offices and Places==
* Patharkandi Circle Office
* Block Elementary Education Office
* Block Development Office
* Employment Exchange Office
* Electricity Office
* BSNL Office
* Patharkandi Petrol Pump
* Patharkandi Police Station
* Ptaharkandi Hospital
* And many more

==Politics==
Patharkandi is part of the [[Patharkandi (Assembly constituency)|Patharkandi Assembly constituency]] and the [[Karimganj (Lok Sabha constituency)|Karimganj Lok Sabha constituency]].
<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/03/Patharkandi.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Patharkandi]</ref>
<ref>http://www.assaminfo.com/districts/16/karimganj.htm</ref>

==Education==
College
* The college of Patharkandi are run by the state govt.and private organisation.A B.Ed. college is also here.

==Schools==
The schools of Patharkandi are run by the state government and private organisations. [[Bengali language|Bengali]] and [[English language|English]] and [[Bishnupriya Manipuri]] are the primary languages of instruction. Prominent schools of Patharkandi include:
* Model Higher Secondary School. * Asimia Higher Secondary School.
* Jamini Mohan Girls High School
* Premomoyee Senior Basic Model
* Asimia M.V.School
* KEUTI BANGLA ACADEMY
* Asimia M.E Madrssa
=Institutions= * korak Bikash Sayonton Bidyalaya
* South Point English School
* Patharkandi Collegiate School
▪ Central Public School Patherkandi
▪ Holy Children Higher Secondary School
* Modern English School
*Pioneer Academy,Asimganj *Pranabananda Bidyamandir *Rajbari M.E.school
==CLUBS== * Pallimangal Club & Library * Bhrattrisangha Club x Janapriya Mahila Samity * Panchashikha,Nabarun Club * Insat Sports Club * Swami Vivekananda Club * Nabajagaron Club. * Chaturanga Nattya Sangstha

==Banks==
* [[Assam Gramin Vikash Bank]]
* [[Bandhan Bank]]
* [[Punjab National Bank]] (Kathaltali branch)
* [[State Bank of India]]
* [[United Bank of India]]

== Gallery ==

((Amar Jawan and War Memorial))
((Sena Shaheed Bedi))

==Notable people==


* [[Prof Md Fokhrul Islam]], former MLA, Patharkandi
* Dr [[K M Baharul Islam]], Professor at [[Indian Institute of Management Kashipur]], Fellow, [[Indian Institute of Advanced Study]]
*Dr Devendra Kr Sinha, Gold Medalist and President of India's award winner(ESM Nirmal Sinha)


==See also==
* [[Patharkandi railway station]]
* [[Patharkandi (Assembly constituency)]]
*Defence Structure- Amar Jawan & War Memorial and Sena Shaheed Bedi(ESM N Sinha)
*Historical place---Mundomala Dighi (ESM N Sinha)

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Cities and towns in Karimganj district]]
[[Category:Karimganj]]

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