Padhanpada - Bonth, Bhadrak

Padhanpada is a village situated in the Bonth tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from Bant and around 24 km from Bhadrak. Padhanpada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padhanpada is 394405. The village covers a total geographical area of 345 hectares and falls under the 756114 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Padhanpada

According to the 2011 Census, Padhanpada village had a total population of 2,055 people, including 1,066 males and 989 females, living in 387 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.77%, with male literacy at 94.66% and female literacy at 86.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 825, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 152.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Padhanpada

Padhanpada 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 Padhanpada

Padhanpada is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kenduapada, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Padhanpada is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Padhanpada is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Padhanpada

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

Health Facilities in Padhanpada

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

FAQs about Padhanpada