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

As per Census 2011, Padhana village has a total population of 6,987 people, consisting of 3,545 males and 3,442 females. The village has 1,484 households and a sex ratio of 970 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,063 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,260 literate and 2,727 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,108 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 25 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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