Petuapur - Ranaghat - II, Nadia

Petuapur is a village situated in the Ranaghat - II subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nokari and around 30.1 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Bahirgachi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Petuapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Petuapur is 322094. The village covers a total geographical area of 280.02 hectares and falls under the 741501 pincode. Ranaghat is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Petuapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ranaghat Uttar Purba Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ranaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Petuapur

As per Census 2011, Petuapur village has a total population of 1,625 people, consisting of 860 males and 765 females. The village has 406 households and a sex ratio of 889 females per 1,000 males. There are 133 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,058 literate and 567 illiterate residents. Additionally, 945 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Petuapur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Petuapur

Petuapur 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Petuapur

Petuapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhairgachhi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranaghat to Petuapur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Petuapur is about 30.1 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Petuapur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Petuapur village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Petuapur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Petuapur village are given below:

FAQs about Petuapur