Petu

Petu is a village located in Jogindarnagar tehsil of Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 56km away from district headquarter Jogindarnagar. Jogindarnagar is the sub-district headquarter of Petu village. As per 2009 stats, Bhararu Drg is the gram panchayat of Petu village.

Here you can discover what makes Petu unique in its vibrant Jogindarnagar-Mandi region. You’ll see Petu’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 Petu

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Petu is 013385. The village spans a total geographical area of 80.71 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176120. Jogindarnagar is nearest town to Petu village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Petu 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 Jogindernagar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Mandi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Petu

Population of Petu

According to the 2011 Census, Petu has a total population of about 311, with approximately 142 males and 169 females. The sex ratio is around 1190 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 43 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 133 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 68.49%, with male literacy at about 72.54% and female literacy near 65.09%. There are around 73 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Petu's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Petu

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

Nearby Villages of Petu

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Petu