Padnar - Bhairamgarh, Bijapur

Padnar is a village situated in the Bhairamgarh tehsil of Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 115 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhairamgarh and around 160 km from the district headquarters in Bijapur. Manganar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padnar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padnar is 451279. The village falls under the 494450 pincode. Dantewada is the nearest town, located about 102 km away.

Padnar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bijapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bastar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Padnar

As per Census 2011, Padnar village has a total population of 33 people, consisting of 16 males and 17 females. The village has 9 households and a sex ratio of 1,062 females per 1,000 males. There are 3 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 33 illiterate residents. Additionally, 33 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Padnar

Padnar 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 Padnar

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Padnar. The nearest railway station is Silak Jhori, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dantewada to Padnar is about 102 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Padnar is about 160 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Padnar

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

Health Facilities in Padnar

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

FAQs about Padnar