Padepadar - Thuamul Rampur, Kalahandi

Padepadar is a village situated in the Thuamul Rampur tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 48 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thuamul Rampur and around 124 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Padepadar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padepadar is 424479. The village covers a total geographical area of 536 hectares and falls under the 766026 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 124 km away.

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

Population of Padepadar

According to the 2011 Census, Padepadar village had a total population of 669 people, including 332 males and 337 females, living in 164 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.11%, with male literacy at 56.88% and female literacy at 26.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 142, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 366.

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

Nearby Villages of Padepadar

Padepadar 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 Padepadar

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Padepadar. The nearest railway station is Tikiri, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Padepadar is about 124 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Padepadar

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

Health Facilities in Padepadar

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

FAQs about Padepadar