Padra - Pichhore, Shivpuri

Padra is a village situated in the Pichhore tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pichhore and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Padara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padra is 456253. The village covers a total geographical area of 469 hectares and falls under the 473995 pincode. Pichhore is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Padra

According to the 2011 Census, Padra village had a total population of 1,524 people, including 810 males and 714 females, living in 379 households. The sex ratio was 881 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.76%, with male literacy at 71.34% and female literacy at 46.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 161, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 43.

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

Nearby Villages of Padra

Padra 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 Padra

Padra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Basai, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pichhore to Padra is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Padra is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Padra

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

Health Facilities in Padra

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

FAQs about Padra