Peth - Samudrapur, Wardha

Peth is a village situated in the Samudrapur tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Samudrapur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Girad serves as the Village Panchayat for Peth village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Peth is 534587. The village covers a total geographical area of 460 hectares and falls under the 442305 pincode. Hinganghat is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Peth

According to the 2011 Census, Peth village had a total population of 486 people, including 238 males and 248 females, living in 108 households. The sex ratio was 1,042 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.06%, with male literacy at 76.53% and female literacy at 67.73%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 115.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population486238248
Child Population (0–6 yrs)532528
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1155362
Literate Population312163149
Illiterate Population1747599

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChorvihiraWest2.40 km
Gulalpur (ri)North-East2.50 km
KeslapurNorth-West2.84 km
Pahad FaridWest3.04 km
FaridpurSouth-East3.53 km
GiradSouth-West3.93 km
TurimajraNorth-West3.96 km
ManoriNorth-West4.04 km
ArviSouth4.40 km
Sirsi (r)East4.49 km

Transport and Connectivity of Peth

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Peth. The nearest railway station is Borkhedi, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within <1 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hinganghat to Peth is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Wardha to Peth is about 65 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 Peth

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within <1 km

FAQs about Peth

Where is Peth located?

Peth village is located in Samudrapur Tehsil, Wardha district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Peth?

The Village Panchayat of Peth is Girad.

What is the pincode of Peth?

The pincode of Peth is 442305.

What is the population of Peth?

Peth had a total population of 486, including 238 males and 248 females.

How many households are there in Peth?

Peth had 108 households.

What is the literacy rate in Peth?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Peth was 72.06%. Male literacy was 76.53% and female literacy was 67.73%.