Petari

Petari is a village located in Burwan subdivision of Murshidabad district in West Bengal, India. Berhampore and Gram Salkia are the district & sub-district headquarters of Petari village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Sahora is the gram panchayat of Petari village.

Here you can discover what makes Petari unique in its vibrant Burwan-Murshidabad region. You’ll see Petari’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 Petari

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Petari is 315944. The village spans a total geographical area of 184.32 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 742132. Burwan is nearest town to Petari village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Petari

Population of Petari

According to the 2011 Census, Petari has a total population of about 1,111, with approximately 583 males and 528 females. The sex ratio is around 905 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 115 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 382 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 35. The overall literacy rate is approximately 69.31%, with male literacy at about 74.79% and female literacy near 63.26%. There are around 252 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Petari's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Petari

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

Nearby Villages of Petari

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Petari