Petla
About Petla
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Petla village is 308497. Petla village is 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.
The total geographical area of village is 395.49 hectares. Petla has a total population of 5,780 peoples, out of which male population is 2,941 while female population is 2,839. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 965 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of petla village is 62.77% out of which 66.75% males and 58.65% females are literate. There are about 1,276 houses in petla village. Pincode of petla village locality is 736135.
When it comes to administration, Petla village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Petla village comes under Sitai Vidhan Sabha constituency & Coochbehar Lok Sabha constituency. Dinhata is nearest town to petla village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.
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Population of Petla
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,780 | 2,941 | 2,839 |
| Literate Population | 3,628 | 1,963 | 1,665 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,152 | 978 | 1,174 |
Connectivity of Petla
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Petla
Where is Petla located?
Petla village is situated in Dinhata I Subdivision, within the Koch Bihar district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Petla?
Petla serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Petla?
The pincode of Petla is 736135, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Petla as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Petla is 5,780, with 2,941 males and 2,839 females.
How many households are there in Petla as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Petla village has a total of 1,276 households.
What is the literacy rate in Petla as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Petla is 62.77%. The male literacy rate is 66.75%, while the female literacy rate is 58.65%.