Padamapur - Ersama, Jagatsinghapur

Padamapur is a village situated in the Ersama tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ersama and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Padmapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padamapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padamapur is 397444. The village covers a total geographical area of 2235 hectares and falls under the 754110 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 53 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 Balikuda-ersama Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Padamapur

According to the 2011 Census, Padamapur village had a total population of 5,274 people, including 2,789 males and 2,485 females, living in 1,132 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.72%, with male literacy at 89.71% and female literacy at 70.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,557, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 358.

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Badabandha Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Padamapur is about 53 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Padamapur is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 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