Padhanpada - Mahanga, Cuttack

Padhanpada is a village situated in the Mahanga tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahanga and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Cuttack. Samasarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padhanpada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padhanpada is 399477. The village covers a total geographical area of 83 hectares and falls under the 754200 pincode. Cuttack is the nearest town, located about 32 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 Mahanga Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kendrapara Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Padhanpada

According to the 2011 Census, Padhanpada village had a total population of 155 people, including 84 males and 71 females, living in 41 households. The sex ratio was 845 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.72%, with male literacy at 94.81% and female literacy at 88.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 65.

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 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sri Jhadeshwar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Cuttack to Padhanpada is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Padhanpada is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. 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