Padam

Padam is a village located in Baudh Sadar tehsil of Baudh district in Odisha, India. It is situated 35km away from sub-district headquarter Baudh Sadar (tehsildar office) and 35km away from district headquarter Baudh. As per 2009 stats, Ambajhari is the gram panchayat of Padam village.

Here you can discover what makes Padam unique in its vibrant Baudh Sadar-Baudh region. You’ll see Padam’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Padam

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Padam is 418577. The village spans a total geographical area of 61 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 762015. Baudhgarh is nearest town to Padam village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.

When it comes to local governance, Padam village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Boudh Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Padam

Population of Padam

According to the 2011 Census, Padam has a total population of about 69, with approximately 29 males and 40 females. The sex ratio is around 1379 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 12 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 68. The overall literacy rate is approximately 8.70%, with male literacy at about 13.79% and female literacy near 5.00%. There are around 15 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Padam's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Padam

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Padam. As per the 2011 stats, Padam had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Padam

Knowing the nearby villages of Padam helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Padam.

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