Padalda - Chicholi, Betul

Padalda is a village situated in the Chicholi tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chicholi and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Bodraiyat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padalda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padalda is 485729. The village covers a total geographical area of 190.42 hectares and falls under the 460330 pincode. Chicholi is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Padalda

According to the 2011 Census, Padalda village had a total population of 290 people, including 145 males and 145 females, living in 57 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.75%, with male literacy at 53.33% and female literacy at 40.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 264.

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

Nearby Villages of Padalda

Padalda 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 Padalda

Padalda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhaironpur, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chicholi to Padalda is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Padalda is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Padalda

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

Health Facilities in Padalda

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

FAQs about Padalda