Padne - Hosdurg, Kasaragod

Padne is a village situated in the Hosdurg taluka of Kasaragod district, Kerala. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kanhangad and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Kasaragod. Padne village is a designated GRAMA PANCHAYAT.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padne is 627163. The village covers a total geographical area of 1306 hectares and falls under the 671312 pincode. Payyannur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Padne

According to the 2011 Census, Padne village had a total population of 21,009 people, including 9,568 males and 11,441 females, living in 3,776 households. The sex ratio was 1,196 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.61%, with male literacy at 96.16% and female literacy at 89.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,193, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 30.

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

Nearby Villages of Padne

Padne 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 Padne

Padne is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chandera, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Payyannur to Padne is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kasaragod to Padne is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Padne

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

Health Facilities in Padne

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

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