Padsa - Mahur, Nanded

Padsa is a village situated in the Mahur tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from Mahoor and around 151 km from Nanded. Padsa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padsa is 544110. The village covers a total geographical area of 585.59 hectares and falls under the 431721 pincode. Kinwat is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Padsa

According to the 2011 Census, Padsa village had a total population of 1,361 people, including 698 males and 663 females, living in 323 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.79%, with male literacy at 90.88% and female literacy at 78.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 289, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 188.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,361698663
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1457372
Scheduled Castes (SC)289148141
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1889395
Literate Population1,031568463
Illiterate Population330130200

Nearby Villages of Padsa

Padsa 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)
Kaotha BazarNorth-West1.48 km
WadsaEast2.07 km
TakliWest2.26 km
AshtaSouth2.49 km
DonwadaNorth-West2.89 km
MurliSouth-West2.96 km
AmbodaNorth-West3.76 km
MukindpurWest3.79 km
GokulnagarEast3.84 km
RanidhonoraNorth-East4.25 km

Transport and Connectivity of Padsa

Padsa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ambari, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kinwat to Padsa is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Padsa is about 151 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Padsa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Padsa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Padsa

Where is Padsa located?

Padsa village is located in Mahur Tehsil, Nanded district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Padsa?

Padsa is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Padsa?

The pincode of Padsa is 431721.

What is the population of Padsa?

Padsa had a total population of 1,361, including 698 males and 663 females.

How many households are there in Padsa?

Padsa had 323 households.

What is the literacy rate in Padsa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Padsa was 84.79%. Male literacy was 90.88% and female literacy was 78.34%.