Padmapokhari Village Overview
Padmapokhari is a village in Sharata tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It lies about 18 km from Sharata tehsil headquarters and around 70 km from Baripada district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Padmapokhari village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Padmapokhari village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Padmapokhari is 391275. The village covers a geographical area of 1033 hectares and has a pincode of 757106. Udala is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.
Padmapokhari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Karanjia Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Keonjhar Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Padmapokhari
Population & Demographics of Padmapokhari
This section provides population and demographic details of Padmapokhari village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,979 | 1,439 | 1,540 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 589 | 295 | 294 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2,473 | 1,194 | 1,279 |
| Literate Population | 1,038 | 617 | 421 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,941 | 822 | 1,119 |
Key population details of Padmapokhari village are given below:
- Padmapokhari village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,979, including approximately 1,439 males and 1,540 females, with a sex ratio of 1070 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 2,473 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Padmapokhari village is low, with a literacy rate of about 34.84%.
- There are around 634 households in Padmapokhari village.
Transport & Connectivity of Padmapokhari
Transport facilities help residents of Padmapokhari village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Padmapokhari
The following villages are located close to Padmapokhari and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Padmapokhari
- Where is Padmapokhari located?
- Padmapokhari village is located in Sharata Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Padmapokhari?
- Padmapokhari is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Padmapokhari?
- The pincode of Padmapokhari is 757106.
- What is the population of Padmapokhari?
- Padmapokhari has a total population of 2,979, including 1,439 males and 1,540 females.
- How many households are there in Padmapokhari?
- There are 634 households in Padmapokhari.
- What is the literacy rate in Padmapokhari?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Padmapokhari is 34.84%. Male literacy is 42.88% and female literacy is 27.34%.