Padochha - Kurwai, Vidisha

Padochha is a village situated in the Kurwai tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurwai and around 87 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Padochha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padochha is 480944. The village covers a total geographical area of 607.83 hectares and falls under the 464224 pincode. Kurwai is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Padochha

According to the 2011 Census, Padochha village had a total population of 851 people, including 447 males and 404 females, living in 210 households. The sex ratio was 904 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.32%, with male literacy at 88.57% and female literacy at 56.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 131, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Padochha

Padochha 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 Padochha

Padochha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kurwai Kethora, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kurwai to Padochha is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Padochha is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Padochha

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

Health Facilities in Padochha

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

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