Petha

Petha is a village located in Bhairamgarh tehsil of Bijapur district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 60km away from sub-district headquarter Bhairamgarh (tehsildar office) and 45km away from district headquarter Bijapur. As per 2009 stats, Petha village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Petha unique in its vibrant Bhairamgarh-Bijapur region. You’ll see Petha’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Petha

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Petha is 451188. The village spans a total geographical area of 2014.67 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 494334. Bijapur is nearest town to Petha village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 45km away.

When it comes to local governance, Petha village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bijapur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bastar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Petha

Population of Petha

According to the 2011 Census, Petha has a total population of about 492, with approximately 253 males and 239 females. The sex ratio is around 944 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 105 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 428. The overall literacy rate is approximately 17.28%, with male literacy at about 27.67% and female literacy near 6.28%. There are around 91 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Petha's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Petha

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Petha. As per the 2011 stats, Petha had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Petha

Knowing the nearby villages of Petha helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Petha.

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