Pada - Hindol, Dhenkanal

Pada is a village situated in the Hindol tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hindol and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Hatura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pada is 403049. The village covers a total geographical area of 768 hectares and falls under the 759020 pincode. Anugul is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Pada

According to the 2011 Census, Pada village had a total population of 2,018 people, including 906 males and 1,112 females, living in 526 households. The sex ratio was 1,227 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.35%, with male literacy at 85.77% and female literacy at 70.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 552, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 80.

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

Nearby Villages of Pada

Pada 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 Pada

Pada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Meramandolil, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anugul to Pada is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Pada is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pada

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

Health Facilities in Pada

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

FAQs about Pada