Padadigi - Patrapur, Ganjam

Padadigi is a village situated in the Patrapur tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from Jarada and around 68 km from Chatrapur. Padadigi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padadigi is 413148. The village covers a total geographical area of 188 hectares and falls under the 761037 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 51 km away.

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

Population of Padadigi

According to the 2011 Census, Padadigi village had a total population of 1,783 people, including 923 males and 860 females, living in 395 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.18%, with male literacy at 80.86% and female literacy at 62.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 221.

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

Nearby Villages of Padadigi

Padadigi 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 Padadigi

Padadigi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ichchpuram, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 138.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Padadigi is about 51 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Padadigi is about 68 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 Padadigi

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

Health Facilities in Padadigi

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

FAQs about Padadigi