Padikia - Daringbadi, Kandhamal

Padikia is a village situated in the Daringbadi tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 53 km from Brahmanigaon and around 156 km from Phulbani. Kumbharigaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padikia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padikia is 417331. The village covers a total geographical area of 186 hectares and falls under the 762021 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 90 km away.

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

Population of Padikia

As per Census 2011, Padikia village has a total population of 222 people, consisting of 99 males and 123 females. The village has 40 households and a sex ratio of 1,242 females per 1,000 males. There are 54 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 85 literate and 137 illiterate residents. Additionally, 209 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Padikia are given below:

Nearby Villages of Padikia

Padikia 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 Padikia

Padikia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Muniguda, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Padikia is about 90 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Padikia is about 156 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Padikia

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

Health Facilities in Padikia

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

FAQs about Padikia