Padhana - Sarangpur, Rajgarh

Padhana is a village situated in the Sarangpur tehsil of Rajgarh district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sarangpur and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Rajgarh. Padhana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padhana is 480050. The village covers a total geographical area of 1183.74 hectares and falls under the 465697 pincode. Shajapur is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Padhana

According to the 2011 Census, Padhana village had a total population of 6,987 people, including 3,545 males and 3,442 females, living in 1,484 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.91%, with male literacy at 83.67% and female literacy at 59.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,108, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 25.

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

Nearby Villages of Padhana

Padhana 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 Padhana

Padhana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Parhana Mau, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shajapur to Padhana is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rajgarh to Padhana is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Padhana

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

Health Facilities in Padhana

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

FAQs about Padhana