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 Village 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

According to the 2011 Census, Petgaon village had a total population of 2,662 people, including 1,294 males and 1,368 females, living in 653 households. The sex ratio was 1,057 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.90%, with male literacy at 87.93% and female literacy at 66.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 120, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,230.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Petgaon