Padmapur Tukum - Brahmapuri, Chandrapur

Padmapur Tukum is a village situated in the Brahmapuri tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 39 km from the tehsil headquarters in Brahmapuri and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Bhuj serves as the Village Panchayat for Padmapur Tukum village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padmapur Tukum is 540841. The village covers a total geographical area of 305.32 hectares and falls under the 441206 pincode. Brahmapuri is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

Padmapur Tukum village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Brahmapuri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gadchiroli-Chimur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Padmapur Tukum

According to the 2011 Census, Padmapur Tukum village had a total population of 688 people, including 343 males and 345 females, living in 171 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.05%, with male literacy at 83.89% and female literacy at 60.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 245.

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

Nearby Villages of Padmapur Tukum

Padmapur Tukum 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 Padmapur Tukum

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Padmapur Tukum. The nearest railway station is Alewahi, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapuri to Padmapur Tukum is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Padmapur Tukum is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Padmapur Tukum

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

Health Facilities in Padmapur Tukum

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

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