Petur - Wani, Yavatmal

Petur is a village situated in the Wani tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Wani and around 115 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Petur village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Petur is 543992. The village covers a total geographical area of 605.77 hectares and falls under the 445304 pincode. Wani is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Petur

According to the 2011 Census, Petur village had a total population of 1,072 people, including 545 males and 527 females, living in 264 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.84%, with male literacy at 92.28% and female literacy at 83.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 48, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 202.

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

Nearby Villages of Petur

Petur 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 Petur

Petur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Wani, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wani to Petur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Petur is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Petur

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

Health Facilities in Petur

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

FAQs about Petur