Petgaon - Sindewahi, Chandrapur

Petgaon is a village situated in the Sindewahi tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sindewahi and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Petgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Petgaon is 541080. The village covers a total geographical area of 465 hectares and falls under the 441212 pincode. Mul is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Petgaon

As per Census 2011, Petgaon village has a total population of 2,662 people, consisting of 1,294 males and 1,368 females. The village has 653 households and a sex ratio of 1,057 females per 1,000 males. There are 281 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,831 literate and 831 illiterate residents. Additionally, 120 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,230 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Petgaon are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,6621,2941,368
Child Population (0–6 yrs)281126155
Scheduled Castes (SC)1205961
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,230596634
Literate Population1,8311,027804
Illiterate Population831267564

Nearby Villages of Petgaon

Petgaon 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Bamhani MalNorth-West1.61 km
Shivapur GaongannaSouth-East1.79 km
VirwhaNorth1.97 km
ItoliNorth-West2.62 km
Khatera ChakWest2.99 km
Khatera MalSouth-West3.26 km
RatnapurSouth-East3.31 km
Navegaon LonEast3.46 km
Navegaon ChakNorth-East4.93 km
DongargaonSouth-East5.16 km

Transport and Connectivity of Petgaon

Petgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rajuli, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mul to Petgaon is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Petgaon is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Petgaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Petgaon

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Petgaon

Where is Petgaon located?

Petgaon village is located in Sindewahi Tehsil, Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Petgaon?

Petgaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Petgaon?

The pincode of Petgaon is 441212.

What is the population of Petgaon?

Petgaon has a total population of 2,662, including 1,294 males and 1,368 females.

How many households are there in Petgaon?

There are 653 households in Petgaon.

What is the literacy rate in Petgaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Petgaon is 68.78%. Male literacy is 79.37% and female literacy is 58.77%.