Padichira - Sulthanbathery, Wayanad

Padichira is a village situated in the Sulthanbathery taluka of Wayanad district, Kerala. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sulthanbathery and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Kalpetta. Mullankolly serves as the GRAMA PANCHAYAT for Padichira village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padichira is 627312. The village covers a total geographical area of 4951 hectares and falls under the 673579 pincode. Kalpetta is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Padichira

According to the 2011 Census, Padichira village had a total population of 28,970 people, including 14,409 males and 14,561 females, living in 7,152 households. The sex ratio was 1,011 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.58%, with male literacy at 94.56% and female literacy at 90.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,172, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,787.

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

Nearby Villages of Padichira

Padichira 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 Padichira

Padichira is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nilambur Road, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalpetta to Padichira is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kalpetta to Padichira is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Padichira

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

Health Facilities in Padichira

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

FAQs about Padichira