Padmapur - Khariar, Nuapada

Padmapur is a village situated in the Khariar tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khariar and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Badi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padmapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padmapur is 422000. The village covers a total geographical area of 431 hectares and falls under the 766107 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 2 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 Khariar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Padmapur

According to the 2011 Census, Padmapur village had a total population of 1,663 people, including 830 males and 833 females, living in 403 households. The sex ratio was 1,004 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.56%, with male literacy at 70.77% and female literacy at 50.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 402, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Padmapur is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Padmapur is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 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