Petar - Anandpur, West Singhbhum

Petar is a village situated in the Anandpur subdivision of West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 12 km from Anandpur and around 110 km from Chaibasa. Bedakenduda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Petar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Petar is 377730. The village covers a total geographical area of 363 hectares and falls under the 833201 pincode. Chakardharpur is the nearest town.

Petar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Manoharpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Singhbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Petar

According to the 2011 Census, Petar village had a total population of 459 people, including 222 males and 237 females, living in 85 households. The sex ratio was 1,068 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.20%, with male literacy at 51.46% and female literacy at 39.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 100, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 356.

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

Nearby Villages of Petar

Petar 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 Petar

Petar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Posotia, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Chaibasa to Petar is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Petar

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

Health Facilities in Petar

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

FAQs about Petar