Panda Padar - Madanpur Rampur, Kalahandi

Panda Padar is a village situated in the Madanpur Rampur tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madanpur Rampur and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Mohangiri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panda Padar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panda Padar is 422511. The village covers a total geographical area of 204 hectares and falls under the 766102 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 80 km away.

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

Population of Panda Padar

As per Census 2011, Panda Padar village has a total population of 646 people, consisting of 327 males and 319 females. The village has 170 households and a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males. There are 86 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 338 literate and 308 illiterate residents. Additionally, 242 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 52 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Panda Padar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Panda Padar

Panda Padar 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 Panda Padar

Public transport in the Panda Padar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Deogan Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Panda Padar is about 80 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Panda Padar is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Panda Padar

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

Health Facilities in Panda Padar

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

FAQs about Panda Padar