Padini - Rajnagar, Kendrapara

Padini is a village situated in the Rajnagar tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajnagar and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Balisahipatna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padini village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padini is 395911. The village covers a total geographical area of 85 hectares and falls under the 754246 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Padini

As per Census 2011, Padini village has a total population of 325 people, consisting of 153 males and 172 females. The village has 81 households and a sex ratio of 1,124 females per 1,000 males. There are 49 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 248 literate and 77 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Padini

Padini 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 Padini

Padini is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Padini is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Padini is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Padini

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

Health Facilities in Padini

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

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