Padmapurnuagam - Kodala, Ganjam

Padmapurnuagam is a village situated in the Kodala tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kodala and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Burujhari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padmapurnuagam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padmapurnuagam is 411662. The village covers a total geographical area of 161 hectares and falls under the 761035 pincode. Kodala is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Padmapurnuagam

As per Census 2011, Padmapurnuagam village has a total population of 2,551 people, consisting of 1,278 males and 1,273 females. The village has 531 households and a sex ratio of 996 females per 1,000 males. There are 351 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,380 literate and 1,171 illiterate residents. Additionally, 475 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Padmapurnuagam

Padmapurnuagam 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 Padmapurnuagam

Padmapurnuagam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kalijai, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kodala to Padmapurnuagam is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Padmapurnuagam is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Padmapurnuagam

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

Health Facilities in Padmapurnuagam

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

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