Petlawad - Manawar, Dhar

Petlawad is a village situated in the Manawar tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manawar and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Petlawad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Petlawad is 475730. The village covers a total geographical area of 526.95 hectares and falls under the 454446 pincode. Manawar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Petlawad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Petlawad

According to the 2011 Census, Petlawad village had a total population of 2,334 people, including 1,156 males and 1,178 females, living in 421 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.65%, with male literacy at 69.04% and female literacy at 52.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 29, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,281.

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

Nearby Villages of Petlawad

Petlawad 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 Petlawad

Petlawad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mhow, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manawar to Petlawad is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Petlawad is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Petlawad

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

Health Facilities in Petlawad

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

FAQs about Petlawad