Papda - Gairatganj, Raisen

Papda is a village situated in the Gairatganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gairatgang and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Papda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Papda is 483993. The village covers a total geographical area of 764.81 hectares and falls under the 464884 pincode. Gairatganj is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Papda

According to the 2011 Census, Papda village had a total population of 983 people, including 522 males and 461 females, living in 198 households. The sex ratio was 883 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.46%, with male literacy at 80.75% and female literacy at 69.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 398, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 22.

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

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Papda. The nearest railway station is Sumer, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gairatganj to Papda is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Papda is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 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