Peethana - Taranagar, Churu

Peethana is a village situated in the Taranagar tehsil of Churu district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Taranagar and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Churu. Redi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Peethana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Peethana is 069963. The village covers a total geographical area of 1178.98 hectares and falls under the 331304 pincode. Taranagar is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Peethana

According to the 2011 Census, Peethana village had a total population of 693 people, including 367 males and 326 females, living in 118 households. The sex ratio was 888 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.88%, with male literacy at 74.75% and female literacy at 41.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 184.

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

Nearby Villages of Peethana

Peethana 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 Peethana

Peethana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Anupshahr, while the nearest airport is Hissar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Taranagar to Peethana is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Churu to Peethana is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Peethana

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

Health Facilities in Peethana

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

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