Petari - Burwan, Murshidabad
Petari is a village situated in the Burwan subdivision of Murshidabad district, West Bengal. Sahora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Petari village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Petari is 315944. The village covers a total geographical area of 184.32 hectares and falls under the 742132 pincode.
Petari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Burwan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Baharampur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Petari
As per Census 2011, Petari village has a total population of 1,111 people, consisting of 583 males and 528 females. The village has 252 households and a sex ratio of 905 females per 1,000 males. There are 115 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 770 literate and 341 illiterate residents. Additionally, 382 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 35 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Petari are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,111 | 583 | 528 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 115 | 62 | 53 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 382 | 206 | 176 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 35 | 21 | 14 |
| Literate Population | 770 | 436 | 334 |
| Illiterate Population | 341 | 147 | 194 |
Nearby Villages of Petari
Petari 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Kakra | North-East | 0.74 km |
| Senai | North-West | 1.03 km |
| Saheb Nagar | North-East | 1.15 km |
| Rajhat Siuli | South-East | 1.59 km |
| Jhilera | West | 1.65 km |
| Kogram | South | 1.66 km |
| Kurcha | North | 1.68 km |
| Rajyadharpur | East | 1.76 km |
| Mansara | South-West | 1.78 km |
| Modda | North-East | 2.04 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Petari
Petari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ahmadpur Jn, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.1 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
Banking and Postal Services in Petari
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Petari village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Petari
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Petari village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Petari
Where is Petari located?
Petari village is located in Burwan Subdivision, Murshidabad district, West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Petari?
The Gram Panchayat of Petari is Sahora.
What is the pincode of Petari?
The pincode of Petari is 742132.
What is the population of Petari?
Petari has a total population of 1,111, including 583 males and 528 females.
How many households are there in Petari?
There are 252 households in Petari.
What is the literacy rate in Petari?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Petari is 69.31%. Male literacy is 74.79% and female literacy is 63.26%.