Padhia - Kusumi, Mayurbhanj

Padhia is a village situated in the Kusumi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Badampahar and around 105 km from Baripada. Jarda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padhia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padhia is 388311. The village covers a total geographical area of 159 hectares and falls under the 757047 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Padhia

According to the 2011 Census, Padhia village had a total population of 809 people, including 390 males and 419 females, living in 198 households. The sex ratio was 1,074 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.45%, with male literacy at 79.18% and female literacy at 58.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 600.

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

Nearby Villages of Padhia

Padhia 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 Padhia

Public transport in the Padhia is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Padhia is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Padhia is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Padhia

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

Health Facilities in Padhia

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

FAQs about Padhia