Padla - Anjad, Barwani

Padla is a village situated in the Anjad tehsil of Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Anjad and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Barwani. Padala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padla is 478293. The village covers a total geographical area of 428.66 hectares and falls under the 451447 pincode. Anjad is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Padla

According to the 2011 Census, Padla village had a total population of 869 people, including 441 males and 428 females, living in 167 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.60%, with male literacy at 88.54% and female literacy at 61.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 272.

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

Nearby Villages of Padla

Padla 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 Padla

Padla is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Patal Pani, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anjad to Padla is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barwani to Padla is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Padla

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

Health Facilities in Padla

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

FAQs about Padla