Somana Padhan - Balipatna, Khordha

Somana Padhan is a village situated in the Balipatna tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balipatna and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Somanasasan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Somana Padhan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Somana Padhan is 407675. The village covers a total geographical area of 142 hectares and falls under the 752102 pincode. Pipili is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Somana Padhan

According to the 2011 Census, Somana Padhan village had a total population of 1,093 people, including 567 males and 526 females, living in 236 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.58%, with male literacy at 91.72% and female literacy at 79.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 59.

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

Nearby Villages of Somana Padhan

Somana Padhan 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 Somana Padhan

Somana Padhan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lingaraj Temple Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pipili to Somana Padhan is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Somana Padhan is about 30 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 Somana Padhan

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

Health Facilities in Somana Padhan

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

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