Petale - Sakri, Dhule

Petale is a village situated in the Sakri tehsil of Dhule district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakri and around 84 km from the district headquarters in Dhule. Petale village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Petale is 526248. The village covers a total geographical area of 665.71 hectares and falls under the 424305 pincode. Nandurbar is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Petale

According to the 2011 Census, Petale village had a total population of 771 people, including 401 males and 370 females, living in 167 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 39.60%, with male literacy at 51.44% and female literacy at 26.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 81, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 386.

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

Nearby Villages of Petale

Petale 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 Petale

Public transport in the Petale is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Choupale, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nandurbar to Petale is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhule to Petale is about 84 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Petale

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

Health Facilities in Petale

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

FAQs about Petale