Petadi - Purulia - I, Purulia

Petadi is a village situated in the Purulia - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 38.4 km from Purulia and around 28.1 km from Purulia. Durku serves as the Gram Panchayat for Petadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Petadi is 330979. The village covers a total geographical area of 155 hectares and falls under the 723102 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Petadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balarampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Petadi

According to the 2011 Census, Petadi village had a total population of 419 people, including 216 males and 203 females, living in 66 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.88%, with male literacy at 61.54% and female literacy at 35.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 96, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 67.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Petadi

Petadi 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 Petadi

Petadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tamna, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Petadi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Petadi is about 28.1 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 Petadi

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

Health Facilities in Petadi

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

FAQs about Petadi