Padadah - Khairagarh, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai

Padadah is a village situated in the Khairagarh tehsil of Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from Khairagarh and around 40 km from Rajnandgaon. Pandadah serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padadah village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padadah is 440354. The village covers a total geographical area of 158.77 hectares and falls under the 491881 pincode. Khairagarh is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Padadah

According to the 2011 Census, Padadah village had a total population of 1,757 people, including 863 males and 894 females, living in 383 households. The sex ratio was 1,036 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.26%, with male literacy at 86.07% and female literacy at 69.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 62, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 44.

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

Nearby Villages of Padadah

Padadah 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 Padadah

Padadah is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jatkanhar, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khairagarh to Padadah is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Padadah is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Padadah

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

Health Facilities in Padadah

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

FAQs about Padadah