Padaria - Kursakatta, Araria

Padaria is a village situated in the Kursakatta subdivision of Araria district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kursakatta and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Araria. Jagir Parasi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padaria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padaria is 221942. The village covers a total geographical area of 185 hectares and falls under the 854331 pincode. Farbesganj is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Padaria village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Padaria

According to the 2011 Census, Padaria village had a total population of 1,056 people, including 547 males and 509 females, living in 211 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.55%, with male literacy at 74.67% and female literacy at 42.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 220, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Padaria

Padaria 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 Padaria

Padaria is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gogipothia Halt, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Farbesganj to Padaria is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Araria to Padaria is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Padaria

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

Health Facilities in Padaria

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

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