Pudapadar Village - Titlagarh, Balangir

Pudapadar is a village situated in the Titlagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Titlagarh and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Luthurbandh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pudapadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pudapadar is 421574. The village covers a total geographical area of 148 hectares and falls under the 767033 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 17 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 Titilagarh 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 572 people, consisting of 273 males and 299 females. The village has 135 households and a sex ratio of 1,095 females per 1,000 males. There are 67 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 384 literate and 188 illiterate residents. Additionally, 193 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 41 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 572 273 299
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 67 28 39
Scheduled Castes (SC) 193 99 94
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 41 22 19
Literate Population 384 217 167
Illiterate Population 188 56 132

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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
BagdorNorth-East1.16 km
JamjoreSouth-East1.26 km
SerkoWest1.77 km
KanijuriNorth-East2.21 km
SargunamundaSouth2.37 km
PendrapadarNorth2.46 km
KhairkhuntaSouth-West2.70 km
KatarkelaNorth-West2.75 km
GurjibhataEast3.05 km
LuthurbandhSouth-East3.26 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pudapadar

Pudapadar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kesinga, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.3 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within >10 km
Private Bus Service No Available within >10 km
Railway Station No Available within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Pudapadar is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Pudapadar is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Pudapadar

Where is Pudapadar located?

Pudapadar village is located in Titlagarh Tehsil, Balangir district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pudapadar?

The Gram Panchayat of Pudapadar is Luthurbandh.

What is the pincode of Pudapadar?

The pincode of Pudapadar is 767033.

What is the population of Pudapadar?

Pudapadar has a total population of 572, including 273 males and 299 females.

How many households are there in Pudapadar?

There are 135 households in Pudapadar.

What is the literacy rate in Pudapadar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pudapadar is 67.13%. Male literacy is 79.49% and female literacy is 55.85%.