Padwaniya - Pendra Road, Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi

Padwaniya is a village situated in the Pendra Road tehsil of Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from Gaurella and around 113 km from Bilaspur. Padvaniya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padwaniya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padwaniya is 437477. The village covers a total geographical area of 813.82 hectares and falls under the 495117 pincode. Gaurella is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Padwaniya

According to the 2011 Census, Padwaniya village had a total population of 1,103 people, including 551 males and 552 females, living in 276 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.64%, with male literacy at 70.09% and female literacy at 46.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 631.

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

Nearby Villages of Padwaniya

Padwaniya 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 Padwaniya

Padwaniya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sarbahara, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gaurella to Padwaniya is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Padwaniya is about 113 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Padwaniya

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

Health Facilities in Padwaniya

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

FAQs about Padwaniya