Punapadav - Sailana, Ratlam

Punapadav is a village situated in the Sailana tehsil of Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sailana and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Ratlam. Kelda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Punapadav village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Punapadav is 470561. The village covers a total geographical area of 214.13 hectares and falls under the 457550 pincode. Sailana is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Punapadav

As per Census 2011, Punapadav village has a total population of 310 people, consisting of 158 males and 152 females. The village has 60 households and a sex ratio of 962 females per 1,000 males. There are 72 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 49 literate and 261 illiterate residents. Additionally, 310 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population310158152
Child Population (0–6 yrs)724527
Scheduled Tribes (ST)310158152
Literate Population493019
Illiterate Population261128133

Nearby Villages of Punapadav

Punapadav 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GhodapallaNorth1.53 km
KhankhrapadaWest1.58 km
KadmalaSouth-East1.59 km
SunariWest1.59 km
KeldaSouth1.70 km
KachariSouth-West2.03 km
Juni SunariNorth-West2.13 km
GunjaSouth-West2.32 km
Jamda BhilanSouth-East2.73 km
BajjapuraEast2.82 km

Transport and Connectivity of Punapadav

Punapadav is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bildi, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sailana to Punapadav is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratlam to Punapadav is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Punapadav

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Punapadav

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Punapadav

Where is Punapadav located?

Punapadav village is located in Sailana Tehsil, Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Punapadav?

The Gram Panchayat of Punapadav is Kelda.

What is the pincode of Punapadav?

The pincode of Punapadav is 457550.

What is the population of Punapadav?

Punapadav has a total population of 310, including 158 males and 152 females.

How many households are there in Punapadav?

There are 60 households in Punapadav.

What is the literacy rate in Punapadav?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Punapadav is 15.81%. Male literacy is 18.99% and female literacy is 12.50%.