Padmakesharpur - Patana, Keonjhar

Padmakesharpur is a village situated in the Patana tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from Turumunga and around 22 km from Kendujhar. Jamunaposi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padmakesharpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padmakesharpur is 385715. The village covers a total geographical area of 176 hectares and falls under the 758017 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Padmakesharpur

As per Census 2011, Padmakesharpur village has a total population of 288 people, consisting of 142 males and 146 females. The village has 87 households and a sex ratio of 1,028 females per 1,000 males. There are 28 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 184 literate and 104 illiterate residents. Additionally, 58 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 171 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population288142146
Child Population (0–6 yrs)281414
Scheduled Castes (SC)582731
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1718586
Literate Population18410282
Illiterate Population1044064

Nearby Villages of Padmakesharpur

Padmakesharpur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BhalupahadiSouth-East1.30 km
BarudipasiNorth-West1.41 km
KodakhamanaWest1.91 km
NuakhamanaNorth-East2.09 km
PadmapurSouth2.13 km
KimirdapasiNorth-East2.28 km
BhrungarajNorth2.82 km
MurusuanEast2.88 km
DenuaSouth-East2.99 km
AngikalaNorth-West3.00 km

Transport and Connectivity of Padmakesharpur

Public transport in the Padmakesharpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kendujhargarh, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Padmakesharpur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Padmakesharpur is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Padmakesharpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Padmakesharpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Padmakesharpur

Where is Padmakesharpur located?

Padmakesharpur village is located in Patana Tehsil, Keonjhar district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Padmakesharpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Padmakesharpur is Jamunaposi.

What is the pincode of Padmakesharpur?

The pincode of Padmakesharpur is 758017.

What is the population of Padmakesharpur?

Padmakesharpur has a total population of 288, including 142 males and 146 females.

How many households are there in Padmakesharpur?

There are 87 households in Padmakesharpur.

What is the literacy rate in Padmakesharpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Padmakesharpur is 63.89%. Male literacy is 71.83% and female literacy is 56.16%.