Padhel

Padhel is a village located in Kantamal tehsil of Baudh district in Odisha, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Kantamal (tehsildar office) and 95km away from district headquarter Baudh. As per 2009 stats, Baragaon is the gram panchayat of Padhel village.

Here you can discover what makes Padhel unique in its vibrant Kantamal-Baudh region. You’ll see Padhel’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 Padhel

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Padhel is 417797. The village spans a total geographical area of 97 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 762017. Tarbha is nearest town to Padhel village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 24km away.

When it comes to local governance, Padhel 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 Kantamal 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 Padhel

Population of Padhel

According to the 2011 Census, Padhel has a total population of about 179, with approximately 91 males and 88 females. The sex ratio is around 967 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 31 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 51.96%, with male literacy at about 58.24% and female literacy near 45.45%. There are around 47 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Padhel's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Padhel

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

Nearby Villages of Padhel

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Padhel