Petadi

Petadi is a village located in Purulia I subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 38.4km away from Purulia, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Petadi village. As per 2009 stats, Durku is the gram panchayat of Petadi village.

Here you can discover what makes Petadi unique in its vibrant Purulia I-Puruliya region. You’ll see Petadi’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 Petadi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Petadi is 330979. The village spans a total geographical area of 155 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 723102. Purulia is nearest town to Petadi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

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

Google Map of Petadi

Population of Petadi

According to the 2011 Census, Petadi has a total population of about 419, with approximately 216 males and 203 females. The sex ratio is around 939 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 63 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 96 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 67. The overall literacy rate is approximately 41.53%, with male literacy at about 51.85% and female literacy near 30.54%. There are around 66 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Petadi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Petadi

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

Nearby Villages of Petadi

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Petadi