Padabanda - Kukshi, Dhar

Padabanda is a village situated in the Kukshi tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kukshi and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Kanti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padabanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padabanda is 475377. The village covers a total geographical area of 133.64 hectares and falls under the 454221 pincode. Kukshi is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Padabanda

As per Census 2011, Padabanda village has a total population of 473 people, consisting of 243 males and 230 females. The village has 70 households and a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males. There are 141 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 174 literate and 299 illiterate residents. Additionally, 473 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Padabanda are given below:

Nearby Villages of Padabanda

Padabanda 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 Padabanda

Padabanda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nahargarh, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kukshi to Padabanda is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Padabanda is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Padabanda

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

Health Facilities in Padabanda

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

FAQs about Padabanda