Padmanavpur - Dhenkanal Sadar, Dhenkanal

Padmanavpur is a village situated in the Dhenkanal Sadar tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhenkanal Sadar and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Saptasajya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padmanavpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padmanavpur is 403373. The village covers a total geographical area of 402 hectares and falls under the 759013 pincode. Dhenkanal is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Padmanavpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhenkanal Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Padmanavpur

As per Census 2011, Padmanavpur village has a total population of 950 people, consisting of 476 males and 474 females. The village has 232 households and a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males. There are 114 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 679 literate and 271 illiterate residents. Additionally, 94 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 304 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Padmanavpur

Padmanavpur 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 Padmanavpur

Padmanavpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Joranda Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhenkanal to Padmanavpur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Padmanavpur is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Padmanavpur

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

Health Facilities in Padmanavpur

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

FAQs about Padmanavpur