Petoli - Kanker, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Petoli is a village situated in the Kanker tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from Kanker, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Petoli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Petoli is 447788. The village covers a total geographical area of 332.13 hectares and falls under the 494334 pincode. Kanker is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Petoli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kanker Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Petoli

According to the 2011 Census, Petoli village had a total population of 993 people, including 487 males and 506 females, living in 211 households. The sex ratio was 1,039 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.57%, with male literacy at 88.79% and female literacy at 74.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 30, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 499.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Petoli

Petoli is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Petoli

Petoli is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dhamtari, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanker to Petoli is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Petoli

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Petoli village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Petoli

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Petoli village are given below:

FAQs about Petoli