Petpura - Lidhora, Tikamgarh

Petpura is a village situated in the Lidhora tehsil of Tikamgarh district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from Jatara and around 45 km from Tikamgarh. Paitpura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Petpura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Petpura is 456743. The village covers a total geographical area of 706.42 hectares and falls under the 472118 pincode. Jatara is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Petpura

According to the 2011 Census, Petpura village had a total population of 3,923 people, including 2,045 males and 1,878 females, living in 789 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.65%, with male literacy at 53.83% and female literacy at 34.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 839, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 138.

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

Nearby Villages of Petpura

Petpura 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 Petpura

Petpura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ranipur Road, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jatara to Petpura is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tikamgarh to Petpura is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Petpura

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

Health Facilities in Petpura

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

FAQs about Petpura