Petula Population

As per the 2011 Census, Petula Village has a population of 1.14 k (1,143) with 491 (491) males and 652 (652) females.The sex ratio in Petula is 1328, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Petula Village is 226 (226) which is 19.77% of Petula Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Petula Village is 1055 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Petula village is listed as part of the Chauparan Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Hazaribagh District in the state of JHARKHAND in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

1.14 k

Toatl Population

491

Male Population

652

Female Population

Petula Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Petula Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.38 k (1,381), indicating a 20.82% increased from Petula's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 592 , and the estimated female population is 791 .

Petula Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Petula Village estimated population is projected to be 1.40 k (1,399), projecting a 22.32% increased from Petula's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 599 , and the estimated female population is 801 .

Petula Literacy Rate

Petula Village has a literacy rate of 68.92% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Petula Village is 80.84 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Petula Village is 60.45 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Petula

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 68.92 80.84 60.45
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 68.92 80.84 60.45

Petula Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Petula Village is 417 (417) with 177 (177) males and 240 (240) females, which is 36.48% of Petula Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1356 females for every 1000 males.

Petula Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Petula Village is 4 (4) with 3 (3) males and 1 (1) females, which is 0.35% of Petula Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 334 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Petula

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1328
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1328

Petula Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Petula Village are 226 (226).

Petula Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Petula Village, there are about 639 (639) workers, making up nearly 55.91% of the Petula Village total population. Out of these, around 247 (247) are male workers, and about 392 (392) are female workers.

Petula - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.38 k (1,381) 20.82%
2025 1.40 k (1,399) 22.32% 1.5 %
2026 1.42 k (1,415) 23.73% 1.41 %
2027 1.43 k (1,430) 25.08% 1.35 %
2028 1.45 k (1,446) 26.43% 1.35 %
2029 1.46 k (1,461) 27.78% 1.35 %
2030 1.48 k (1,476) 29.13% 1.35 %
2031 1.49 k (1,491) 30.38% 1.25 %
2032 1.50 k (1,504) 31.55% 1.17 %
2033 1.52 k (1,517) 32.71% 1.16 %
2034 1.53 k (1,531) 33.88% 1.17 %
2035 1.54 k (1,544) 35.05% 1.17 %
2036 1.56 k (1,557) 36.22% 1.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Petula Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.56 k (1,557), with a male population of 663 (663) and a female population of 897 (897). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Petula Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.28%.

Petula Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Kanti 831
2 Banjhi 71
3 Pachrukhi 196
4 Sahjadih 42
5 Bhagwanpur 329
6 Nawagarh 766
7 Pananaghat 0
8 Gaipahari 72
9 Kurhawa 0
10 Margoja 61

Petula Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Petula is 1.14 k (1,143).

The estimated population of Petula in 2024 is approximately 1.38 k (1,381).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Petula is 417 (36.48%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 4 (0.35%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Petula is 68.92%, with male literacy at 80.84% and female literacy at 60.45%.

The sex ratio in Petula is 1328 females for every 1000 males.

Petula population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.28% up to 2036.