Padigaon - Pusour, Raigarh

Padigaon is a village situated in the Pusour tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pusaur and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Padigaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padigaon is 435136. The village covers a total geographical area of 833.47 hectares and falls under the 496440 pincode. Pusaur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Padigaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Raigarh Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Padigaon

As per Census 2011, Padigaon village has a total population of 2,983 people, consisting of 1,487 males and 1,496 females. The village has 800 households and a sex ratio of 1,006 females per 1,000 males. There are 299 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,139 literate and 844 illiterate residents. Additionally, 254 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 513 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Padigaon

Padigaon 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 Padigaon

Padigaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Raigarh, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pusaur to Padigaon is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Padigaon is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Padigaon

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

Health Facilities in Padigaon

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

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