Padang - Pallahara, Angul

Padang is a village situated in the Pallahara tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 32 km from Khamar and around 88 km from Anugul . Kunjam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padang village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padang is 403629. The village covers a total geographical area of 96 hectares and falls under the 759118 pincode. Palalahada is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Padang

As per Census 2011, Padang village has a total population of 129 people, consisting of 64 males and 65 females. The village has 28 households and a sex ratio of 1,015 females per 1,000 males. There are 18 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 89 literate and 40 illiterate residents. Additionally, 9 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 12 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Padang are given below:

Nearby Villages of Padang

Padang 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 Padang

Padang is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Talcher, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palalahada to Padang is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Padang is about 88 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 Padang

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

Health Facilities in Padang

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

FAQs about Padang