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

According to the 2011 Census, Panda Padar village had a total population of 646 people, including 327 males and 319 females, living in 170 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.36%, with male literacy at 71.74% and female literacy at 49.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 242, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 52.

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

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