Padiapasi - Saharapada, Keonjhar

Padiapasi is a village situated in the Saharapada tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from Turumunga and around 36 km from Kendujhar. Khajirapat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padiapasi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padiapasi is 385730. The village covers a total geographical area of 116 hectares and falls under the 758032 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Padiapasi 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 Padiapasi

According to the 2011 Census, Padiapasi village had a total population of 379 people, including 188 males and 191 females, living in 93 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.44%, with male literacy at 70.81% and female literacy at 58.33%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 88.

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

Nearby Villages of Padiapasi

Padiapasi 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 Padiapasi

Padiapasi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kendujhargarh, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Padiapasi is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Padiapasi is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Padiapasi

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

Health Facilities in Padiapasi

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

FAQs about Padiapasi