Padiabeda Village - Thakurmunda, Mayurbhanj

Padiabeda is a village situated in the Thakurmunda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thakurmunda and around 124 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Padiabeda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padiabeda is 389006. The village covers a total geographical area of 515 hectares and falls under the 757038 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Padiabeda

As per Census 2011, Padiabeda village has a total population of 1,174 people, consisting of 553 males and 621 females. The village has 278 households and a sex ratio of 1,122 females per 1,000 males. There are 156 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 524 literate and 650 illiterate residents. Additionally, 22 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 933 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Padiabeda are given below:

Nearby Villages of Padiabeda

Padiabeda 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 Padiabeda

Padiabeda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Padiabeda is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Padiabeda is about 124 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Padiabeda

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

Health Facilities in Padiabeda

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

FAQs about Padiabeda