Petla

Petla is a village located in Dinhata I subdivision of Koch Bihar district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 7.3km away from sub-district headquarter Dinhata (tehsildar office) and 31.4km away from district headquarter Cooch Behar. As per 2009 stats, Petla village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Petla unique in its vibrant Dinhata I-Koch Bihar region. You’ll see Petla’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 Petla

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Petla is 308497. The village spans a total geographical area of 395.49 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 736135. Dinhata is nearest town to Petla village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

When it comes to local governance, Petla 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 Sitai Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Coochbehar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Petla

Population of Petla

According to the 2011 Census, Petla has a total population of about 5,780, with approximately 2,941 males and 2,839 females. The sex ratio is around 965 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 785 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,406 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 62.77%, with male literacy at about 66.75% and female literacy near 58.65%. There are around 1,276 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Petla's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Petla

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

Nearby Villages of Petla

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Petla