Peth - Ashti, Wardha

Peth is a village situated in the Ashti tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ashti and around 109 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Tarasawanga serves as the Village Panchayat for Peth village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Peth is 533407. The village covers a total geographical area of 297.27 hectares and falls under the 442202 pincode. Arvi is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Peth

According to the 2011 Census, Peth village had a total population of 82 people, including 46 males and 36 females, living in 22 households. The sex ratio was 783 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.81%, with male literacy at 82.35% and female literacy at 71.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 16, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Peth

Peth 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 Peth

Peth is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Warud Orange City, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arvi to Peth is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Wardha to Peth is about 109 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Peth

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

Health Facilities in Peth

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

FAQs about Peth