Dora Padar - Narala, Kalahandi

Dora Padar is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narala and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Mandel serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dora Padar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dora Padar is 422810. The village covers a total geographical area of 84 hectares and falls under the 766101 pincode. Madanpur Rampur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Dora 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 Dora Padar

According to the 2011 Census, Dora Padar village had a total population of 243 people, including 120 males and 123 females, living in 64 households. The sex ratio was 1,025 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.27%, with male literacy at 85.15% and female literacy at 52.34%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 194.

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

Nearby Villages of Dora Padar

Dora 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 Dora Padar

Public transport in the Dora Padar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Norla Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madanpur Rampur to Dora Padar is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Dora Padar is about 31 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dora Padar

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

Health Facilities in Dora 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 Dora Padar village are given below:

FAQs about Dora Padar