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

As per Census 2011, Padaria village has a total population of 1,056 people, consisting of 547 males and 509 females. The village has 211 households and a sex ratio of 930 females per 1,000 males. There are 213 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 502 literate and 554 illiterate residents. Additionally, 220 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Padaria are given below:

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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