Petula

Petula is a village located in Chauparan subdivision of Hazaribagh district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 17km away from sub-district headquarter Chauparan (tehsildar office) and 56km away from district headquarter Hazaribagh. As per 2009 stats, Rampur is the gram panchayat of Petula village.

Here you can discover what makes Petula unique in its vibrant Chauparan-Hazaribagh region. You’ll see Petula’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 Petula

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Petula is 367871. The village spans a total geographical area of 104.98 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 825406. Chauparan is nearest town to Petula village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Petula

Population of Petula

According to the 2011 Census, Petula has a total population of about 1,143, with approximately 491 males and 652 females. The sex ratio is around 1327 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 226 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 417 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 4. The overall literacy rate is approximately 55.29%, with male literacy at about 62.73% and female literacy near 49.69%. There are around 226 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Petula's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Petula

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

Nearby Villages of Petula

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Petula