Padmapur - Jashipur, Mayurbhanj

Padmapur is a village situated in the Jashipur tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jashipur and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Baripada.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padmapur is 388484. The village covers a total geographical area of 200 hectares and falls under the 757034 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

For political representation, the village falls under the Jashipur 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 1,924 people, including 1,003 males and 921 females, living in 472 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.79%, with male literacy at 74.52% and female literacy at 60.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 63, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 940.

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

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Padmapur. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Padmapur is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Padmapur is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 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