Padmapur - Champua, Keonjhar

Padmapur is a village situated in the Champua tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 27 km from Baria and around 42 km from Kendujhar. Uchabali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padmapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padmapur is 385594. The village covers a total geographical area of 322 hectares and falls under the 758016 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Padmapur

According to the 2011 Census, Padmapur village had a total population of 744 people, including 373 males and 371 females, living in 161 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.56%, with male literacy at 89.09% and female literacy at 65.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 75, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 548.

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

Nearby Villages of Padmapur

Padmapur 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 Padmapur

Padmapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Porjanpur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Padmapur is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Padmapur is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Padmapur

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

Health Facilities in Padmapur

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

FAQs about Padmapur