Padri Khurd - Chitrangi, Singrauli

Padri Khurd is a village situated in the Chitrangi tehsil of Singrauli district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chitrangi and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Singrauli. Padari Khurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padri Khurd village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padri Khurd is 503402. The village covers a total geographical area of 341.6 hectares and falls under the 486882 pincode. Morva is the nearest town, located about 95 km away.

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

Population of Padri Khurd

As per Census 2011, Padri Khurd village has a total population of 1,616 people, consisting of 819 males and 797 females. The village has 309 households and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males. There are 269 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 734 literate and 882 illiterate residents. Additionally, 154 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 441 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Padri Khurd are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,616819797
Child Population (0–6 yrs)269150119
Scheduled Castes (SC)1548866
Scheduled Tribes (ST)441219222
Literate Population734445289
Illiterate Population882374508

Nearby Villages of Padri Khurd

Padri Khurd 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)
NaudihawaNorth-East2.07 km
KhaidarSouth-East2.67 km
TamaiSouth-West2.84 km
BadramSouth2.94 km
Padri KalanNorth-West3.57 km
JharkataEast3.76 km
Gadwa (garhwa)South-West3.88 km
Deeghar KhurdSouth-East4.66 km
BardiyaNorth-East4.76 km
RajabarSouth-West4.95 km

Transport and Connectivity of Padri Khurd

Public transport in the Padri Khurd is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lusa, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Morva to Padri Khurd is about 95 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Singrauli to Padri Khurd is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Padri Khurd

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Padri Khurd

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Padri Khurd

Where is Padri Khurd located?

Padri Khurd village is located in Chitrangi Tehsil, Singrauli district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Padri Khurd?

The Gram Panchayat of Padri Khurd is Padari Khurd.

What is the pincode of Padri Khurd?

The pincode of Padri Khurd is 486882.

What is the population of Padri Khurd?

Padri Khurd has a total population of 1,616, including 819 males and 797 females.

How many households are there in Padri Khurd?

There are 309 households in Padri Khurd.

What is the literacy rate in Padri Khurd?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Padri Khurd is 45.42%. Male literacy is 54.33% and female literacy is 36.26%.