Padageri - Sirsi, Uttara Kannada

Padageri is a village situated in the Sirsi taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirsi and around 125 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Kulave serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padageri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padageri is 603239. The village covers a total geographical area of 219.53 hectares and falls under the 581403 pincode. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Padageri

According to the 2011 Census, Padageri village had a total population of 306 people, including 157 males and 149 females, living in 76 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 94.46%, with male literacy at 97.30% and female literacy at 91.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Padageri

Padageri 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 Padageri

Padageri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Talguppa, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirsi to Padageri is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Padageri is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Padageri

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

Health Facilities in Padageri

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

FAQs about Padageri