Papda - Harrai, Chhindwara

Papda is a village situated in the Harrai tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harrai and around 96 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Sathiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Papda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Papda is 494101. The village covers a total geographical area of 652.49 hectares and falls under the 480224 pincode. Harrai is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Papda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Papda

According to the 2011 Census, Papda village had a total population of 634 people, including 323 males and 311 females, living in 138 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.07%, with male literacy at 58.80% and female literacy at 47.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 497.

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

Nearby Villages of Papda

Papda 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 Papda

Papda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kareli, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Harrai to Papda is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Papda is about 96 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Papda

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

Health Facilities in Papda

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

FAQs about Papda