Padam - Tendukheda, Narsimhapur

Padam is a village situated in the Tendukheda tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tendukheda and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Nainwara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padam is 491499. The village covers a total geographical area of 146.85 hectares and falls under the 487661 pincode. Tendukheda is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Padam

As per Census 2011, Padam village has a total population of 286 people, consisting of 147 males and 139 females. The village has 72 households and a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males. There are 45 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 107 literate and 179 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Padam

Padam 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 Padam

Padam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Karapgaon, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tendukheda to Padam is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Padam is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Padam

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

Health Facilities in Padam

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

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