Padmapur - Gopabandhunagar, Mayurbhanj

Padmapur is a village situated in the Gopabandhunagar tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Udala and around 45 km from Baripada. Kusalda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padmapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padmapur is 391072. The village covers a total geographical area of 109 hectares and falls under the 757041 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 9 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 Udala Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Padmapur

According to the 2011 Census, Padmapur village had a total population of 570 people, including 257 males and 313 females, living in 96 households. The sex ratio was 1,218 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.42%, with male literacy at 76.56% and female literacy at 56.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 544.

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 Betnoti, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Padmapur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Padmapur is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 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