Padakasti - Mulbagal, Kolar

Padakasti is a village situated in the Mulbagal taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mulbagal and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Emmenatha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padakasti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padakasti is 622966. The village covers a total geographical area of 129.03 hectares and falls under the 563136 pincode. Mulbagal is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Padakasti village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mulbagal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kolar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Padakasti

According to the 2011 Census, Padakasti village had a total population of 544 people, including 271 males and 273 females, living in 131 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.47%, with male literacy at 83.14% and female literacy at 51.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 439.

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

Nearby Villages of Padakasti

Padakasti 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 Padakasti

Padakasti is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Coromandel, while the nearest airport is Vellore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mulbagal to Padakasti is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Padakasti 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 Padakasti

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

Health Facilities in Padakasti

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

FAQs about Padakasti