Petfod - Baragaon, Sundargarh

Petfod is a village situated in the Baragaon tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 48 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baragaon and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Rungaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Petfod village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Petfod is 384074. The village covers a total geographical area of 195 hectares and falls under the 770016 pincode. Sundargarh is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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

Population of Petfod

As per Census 2011, Petfod village has a total population of 585 people, consisting of 290 males and 295 females. The village has 133 households and a sex ratio of 1,017 females per 1,000 males. There are 79 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 329 literate and 256 illiterate residents. Additionally, 47 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 219 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Petfod are given below:

Nearby Villages of Petfod

Petfod 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 Petfod

Public transport in the Petfod is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Garpos, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sundargarh to Petfod is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Petfod

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

Health Facilities in Petfod

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

FAQs about Petfod