Padenga - Bande, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Padenga is a village situated in the Bande tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 30 km from Pakhanjur and around 155 km from Kanker. Padenga village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padenga is 448355. The village covers a total geographical area of 604.44 hectares and falls under the 494777 pincode. Pakhanjur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Padenga

As per Census 2011, Padenga village has a total population of 453 people, consisting of 234 males and 219 females. The village has 70 households and a sex ratio of 935 females per 1,000 males. There are 39 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 248 literate and 205 illiterate residents. Additionally, 19 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 297 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Padenga

Padenga 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 Padenga

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Padenga. The nearest railway station is Rajuli, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 143.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pakhanjur to Padenga is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Padenga is about 155 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Padenga

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

Health Facilities in Padenga

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

FAQs about Padenga