Petaw

Petaw is a village located in Jakhnidhar tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 2km away from sub-district headquarter Jakhnidhar (tehsildar office) and 44km away from district headquarter New Tehri. As per 2009 stats, Petav is the gram panchayat of Petaw village.

Here you can discover what makes Petaw unique in its vibrant Jakhnidhar-Tehri Garhwal region. You’ll see Petaw’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Petaw

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Petaw is 043653. The village spans a total geographical area of 139.68 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 249123. Tehri is nearest town to Petaw village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 44km away.

When it comes to local governance, Petaw village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Tehri Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Petaw

Population of Petaw

According to the 2011 Census, Petaw has a total population of about 486, with approximately 217 males and 269 females. The sex ratio is around 1239 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 66 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 38 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 67.90%, with male literacy at about 79.26% and female literacy near 58.74%. There are around 134 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Petaw's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Petaw

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Petaw. As per the 2011 stats, Petaw had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Petaw

Knowing the nearby villages of Petaw helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Petaw.

Frequently Asked Questions about Petaw