Padampur Village Overview
Padampur is a village in Kegaon tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It lies about 20 km from Kegaon tehsil headquarters and around 90 km from Bhawanipatna district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Nuagaon is the Gram Panchayat for Padampur village.
The sections below provide essential information about Padampur village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Padampur is 423659. The village covers a geographical area of 244 hectares and has a pincode of 766036. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.
Location Map of Padampur
Population & Demographics of Padampur
This section provides population and demographic details of Padampur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,144 | 563 | 581 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 169 | 91 | 78 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 197 | 100 | 97 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 287 | 146 | 141 |
| Literate Population | 548 | 356 | 192 |
| Illiterate Population | 596 | 207 | 389 |
Key population details of Padampur village are given below:
- Padampur village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,144, including approximately 563 males and 581 females, with a sex ratio of 1031 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 197 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 287 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Padampur village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 47.90%.
- There are around 331 households in Padampur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Padampur
Transport facilities help residents of Padampur village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Padampur
The following villages are located close to Padampur and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Padampur
- Where is Padampur located?
- Padampur village is located in Kegaon Tehsil, Kalahandi district, Odisha, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Padampur?
- The Gram Panchayat of Padampur is Nuagaon (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Padampur?
- The pincode of Padampur is 766036.
- What is the population of Padampur?
- Padampur has a total population of 1,144, including 563 males and 581 females.
- How many households are there in Padampur?
- There are 331 households in Padampur.
- What is the literacy rate in Padampur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Padampur is 47.90%. Male literacy is 63.23% and female literacy is 33.05%.