Padua

Padua is a village located in Baria tehsil of Kendujhar district in Odisha, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Baria (tehsildar office) and 32km away from district headquarter Kendujhar. As per 2009 stats, Padua village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Padua unique in its vibrant Baria-Kendujhar region. You’ll see Padua’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Padua

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Padua is 385604. The village spans a total geographical area of 180 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 758032. Kendujhar is nearest town to Padua village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 44km away.

When it comes to local governance, Padua village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Champua Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Keonjhar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Padua

Population of Padua

According to the 2011 Census, Padua has a total population of about 354, with approximately 177 males and 177 females. The sex ratio is around 1000 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 31 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 2 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 22. The overall literacy rate is approximately 75.42%, with male literacy at about 82.49% and female literacy near 68.36%. There are around 95 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Padua's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Padua

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Padua. As per the 2011 stats, Padua had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Padua

Knowing the nearby villages of Padua helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Padua.

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