Petari village, Narayanpur block | Pincode 815357

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Petari is a village in Narayanpur mandal, Jamtara district, Jharkhand. It has a population of 749 across 129 households with a literacy rate of 35.5%. The village is located at coordinates 23.883°N, 87.906°E.

Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Babulal kisku

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LGD code: 372320
Pincode: 815357
Post office: Karogram
Population: 749
Households: 129
Literacy rate: 35.5%
Sex ratio: 1019 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 397
Distance to district centre: 97 km
Distance to mandal centre: 128 km
Distance to Ranchi: 271 km
Distance to Kolkata: 153 km
Nearest railway station: Labpur · 13 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Sundarpur Hospital · 4 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Petari compares

By population, Petari ranks #75 of 258 villages in Narayanpur mandal.

Literacy rate

35.5%

−8.8% vs mandal average

Petari: 35.5%
Narayanpur mandal: 44.3%
Jamtara district: 53.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,019

+67 vs mandal average

Petari: 1,019
Narayanpur mandal: 952

Household size

people per home

5.8

+0.1 vs mandal average

Petari: 5.8
Narayanpur mandal: 5.7

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Petari at a glance

Petari is a village of 749 people in 129 households (Census 2011) in Narayanpur block, Jamtara district, Jharkhand, the 75th-largest of 258 villages in Narayanpur block. Literacy is 36%, 9 points below the block average of 44% and the sex ratio is 1,019 women per 1,000 men. It lies 97 km from the Jamtara district centre, 10 km from Danrka, the nearest town, 13 km from Labpur railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 815357, served by Karogram post office; the LGD village code is 372320. The nearest hospital or health centre is Sundarpur Hospital, 4 km away. The sarpanch is Babulal kisku, and the village votes in Jamtara assembly constituency, represented by MLA Irfan Ansari. The population is estimated at 1,412 in 2026, up 89% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Petari · this village	749	36%	—
Petari · Burwan	1,111	69%	0 km N
Rajhat Siuli · Burwan	1,583	46%	1.6 km SE
Mahurakandi · Burwan	1,378	58%	1.9 km N
Modda · Burwan	1,607	72%	1.9 km NE
Talbona · Boarijor	0	—	2.3 km W
Sainjuli · Burwan	441	60%	2.5 km NW

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Petari

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 0
Power hours (winter): 0
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: JAMTARA
Distance to nearest town (km): 40
Distance to district HQ (km): 15
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 15
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): DIGHARI
Total area (ha): 188
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 53.25

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Petari

LGD code: 372320
Pincode: 815357
Post office: Karogram
Population (Census 2011): 749
Population (projected 2026): 1,412
Households: 129
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1019
Literacy rate: 35.5%
Coordinates: 23.88266°N, 87.90556°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Dumka
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Jamtara
Member of Parliament: Nalin Soren
Member of Legislative Assembly: Irfan Ansari
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Babulal kisku
Block / Mandal: Narayanpur

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Jamtara district level

Then & Now

Petari — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

749

Census 2011 baseline

+88.5%

Population · 2026

1,412

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

129

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

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RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 749Census 2011
Households: 129Census 2011
Literacy rate: 35.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1019 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,4122026 proj. · +88.5% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: 1,38,046MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 92,188MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 2,58,40,261ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 825NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 57.4%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 92.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 52.8%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 82.9%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 77.7%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 46.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Jamtara district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Jamtara district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Jamtara district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Petari

Mandal centre

Narayanpur · ≈ 128 km

≈ 4 h 22 min by car · 5 h 11 min by bike

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District centre

Jamtara · ≈ 97 km

≈ 3 h 19 min by car · 3 h 57 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,897 people

Danrka · ≈ 9.8 km

≈ 20 min by car · 24 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Ranchi271 kmcapital
Kolkata153 km
Delhi1189 km
Hyderabad1217 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationLabpur13 km
Bus stopSundapur Vill. Bus Stop4 km
Hospital / PHCSundarpur Hospital4 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India12 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil35 km
CollegeRaja Birendra Chandra College16 km
Police stationGuskara Police station47 km

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September 2026

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Six drown in river during immersion of tree branch worshipped in Jharkhand's tribal festival Karam

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Jharkhand Braces for Widespread Rain as Monsoon System Remains Active

Reported by jharkhandstatenews.com.

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Sep

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Two boys, girl paraded in village for ‘spending night together’ in Jharkhand

Reported by ThePrint.

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Six drown in river during immersion of tree branch worshipped in Jharkhand's tribal festival Karam
The New Indian Expressyesterday
Jharkhand Braces for Widespread Rain as Monsoon System Remains Active
jharkhandstatenews.com2 days ago
Two boys, girl paraded in village for ‘spending night together’ in Jharkhand
ThePrint3 days ago
Two boys, girl paraded in village for ‘spending night together’ in Jharkhand
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What is the pincode of Petari?

The pincode of Petari, Narayanpur block, Jamtara district, Jharkhand is 815357. The post office is Karogram.

Which post office delivers to Petari?

Mail for Petari is delivered through Karogram post office, pincode 815357, in Narayanpur block, Jamtara district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Petari located?

Petari is a village in Narayanpur block of Jamtara district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Petari as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Petari village has a population of 749 across 129 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Petari?

The current sarpanch of Petari gram panchayat is Babulal kisku.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Petari in?

Petari falls under the Dumka Lok Sabha constituency (PC #2) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Petari in?

Petari falls under the Jamtara assembly constituency (AC #9) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Petari?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Petari village is 35.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Petari?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Petari village is 1019 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Petari?

12 schemes currently match residents of Petari, including Mukhyamantri Maiyya Samman Yojana, Mukhyamantri Sarvjan Pension Yojana (Jharkhand), Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Petari from Jamtara district centre?

Petari is approximately 97 km (straight-line) from the centre of Jamtara district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Petari?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Petari village is 372320.

Which is the nearest town to Petari?

Danrka (population 10,897, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 10 km from Petari in a straight line.

How big is Petari compared to other villages in Narayanpur block?

Petari ranks 75 of 258 villages in Narayanpur block by Census 2011 population (749 residents).

How far is Petari from Ranchi?

Petari is about 271 km from Ranchi in a straight line (the state capital of Jharkhand); by road expect roughly 353 km.

How far is Petari from Kolkata?

Petari is about 153 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 199 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Petari?

Labpur is the nearest railway station to Petari, about 13 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 17 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Petari?

Sundapur Vill. Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Petari, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Petari?

Sundarpur Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Petari, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Petari?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Petari, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 15 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Petari?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Petari, about 35 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 46 km.

Who is the MLA of Petari?

Petari falls under Jamtara assembly constituency (AC 9). The sitting MLA is Irfan Ansari (INC).

Who is the MP for Petari?

Petari is in Dumka Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Nalin Soren (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha).

What is the population of Petari in 2026?

Petari is estimated at 1,412 people in 2026, up about 89% from 749 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Petari in?

Jharkhand falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) of the ICAR classification; Petari in Jamtara district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Petari?

Babulal kisku is the sarpanch of Petari gram panchayat, Narayanpur block. See the sarpanch list of Narayanpur block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-09-23
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)