Padwar - Banda, Sagar

Padwar is a village situated in the Banda tehsil of Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banda and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Sagar. Padwar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padwar is 460183. The village covers a total geographical area of 820.41 hectares and falls under the 470335 pincode. Banda is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Padwar

According to the 2011 Census, Padwar village had a total population of 1,668 people, including 835 males and 833 females, living in 379 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.88%, with male literacy at 81.91% and female literacy at 65.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 201, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 98.

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

Nearby Villages of Padwar

Padwar 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 Padwar

Padwar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Makronia, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banda to Padwar is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sagar to Padwar is about 26 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 Padwar

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

Health Facilities in Padwar

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

FAQs about Padwar