Padmapur - Kundura, Koraput

Padmapur is a village situated in the Kundura tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kundura and around 7 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. P Akhanaguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padmapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padmapur is 429115. The village covers a total geographical area of 74 hectares and falls under the 764002 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 54 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 Koraput Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Padmapur

According to the 2011 Census, Padmapur village had a total population of 158 people, including 87 males and 71 females, living in 33 households. The sex ratio was 816 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.53%, with male literacy at 51.32% and female literacy at 36.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 63.

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Charamula Kusum, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Padmapur is about 54 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Padmapur is about 7 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. 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