Padamapur - R.Udayagiri, Gajapati

Padamapur is a village situated in the R.Udayagiri tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from R.udaygiri and around 74 km from Paralakhemundi. Abarsing serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padamapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padamapur is 414138. The village covers a total geographical area of 195 hectares and falls under the 761017 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 68 km away.

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

Population of Padamapur

According to the 2011 Census, Padamapur village had a total population of 234 people, including 112 males and 122 females, living in 52 households. The sex ratio was 1,089 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.00%, with male literacy at 71.58% and female literacy at 49.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 126.

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

Nearby Villages of Padamapur

Padamapur 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 Padamapur

Padamapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sompeta, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Padamapur is about 68 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Padamapur is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Padamapur

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

Health Facilities in Padamapur

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

FAQs about Padamapur