Petaw - Jakhani Dhar, Tehri Garhwal

Petaw is a village situated in the Jakhani Dhar tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 2 km from Jakhnidhar and around 44 km from New Tehri. Petav serves as the Gram Panchayat for Petaw village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Petaw is 043653. The village covers a total geographical area of 139.68 hectares and falls under the 249123 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

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

Population of Petaw

According to the 2011 Census, Petaw village had a total population of 486 people, including 217 males and 269 females, living in 134 households. The sex ratio was 1,240 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.57%, with male literacy at 94.51% and female literacy at 66.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 38.

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

Nearby Villages of Petaw

Petaw 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 Petaw

Petaw is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Petaw is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Petaw is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Petaw

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

Health Facilities in Petaw

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

FAQs about Petaw