Padru - Raghogarh, Guna
Padru is a village situated in the Raghogarh tehsil of Guna district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Raghogarh and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Guna. Barkhedi Dang serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padru village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Padru is 499326. The village covers a total geographical area of 186 hectares and falls under the 473110 pincode. Raghogarh is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.
Padru village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Raghogarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rajgarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Padru
According to the 2011 Census, Padru village had a total population of 89 people, including 49 males and 40 females, living in 18 households. The sex ratio was 816 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 34.72%, with male literacy at 37.50% and female literacy at 31.25%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 89 | 49 | 40 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 17 | 9 | 8 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 25 | 15 | 10 |
| Illiterate Population | 64 | 34 | 30 |
Nearby Villages of Padru
Padru is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Padru
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Padru.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghogarh to Padru is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Guna to Padru 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 Padru
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Padru village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Padru
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Padru village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Padru
Where is Padru located?
Padru village is located in Raghogarh Tehsil, Guna district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Padru?
The Gram Panchayat of Padru is Barkhedi Dang.
What is the pincode of Padru?
The pincode of Padru is 473110.
What is the population of Padru?
Padru had a total population of 89, including 49 males and 40 females.
How many households are there in Padru?
Padru had 18 households.
What is the literacy rate in Padru?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Padru was 34.72%. Male literacy was 37.50% and female literacy was 31.25%.