Pudapadar Village - Patnagarh, Balangir

Pudapadar is a village situated in the Patnagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patnagarh and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Fatamunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pudapadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pudapadar is 420564. The village covers a total geographical area of 130 hectares and falls under the 767025 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Pudapadar

As per Census 2011, Pudapadar village has a total population of 420 people, consisting of 232 males and 188 females. The village has 124 households and a sex ratio of 810 females per 1,000 males. There are 46 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 212 literate and 208 illiterate residents. Additionally, 69 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 61 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pudapadar

Pudapadar 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 Pudapadar

Pudapadar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Loisingha, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Pudapadar is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Pudapadar is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pudapadar

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

Health Facilities in Pudapadar

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

FAQs about Pudapadar