Padmapur - Brahmagiri, Puri

Padmapur is a village situated in the Brahmagiri tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Brahmagiri and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Chapamanik serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padmapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padmapur is 410012. The village covers a total geographical area of 93 hectares and falls under the 752011 pincode. Puri is the nearest town, located about 21 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 Bramhagiri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Puri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Padmapur

According to the 2011 Census, Padmapur village had a total population of 97 people, including 51 males and 46 females, living in 20 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 94.05%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 86.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population975146
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1349
Scheduled Castes (SC)202
Scheduled Tribes (ST)752
Literate Population794732
Illiterate Population18414

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AlarpurNorth1.31 km
NageswarEast1.62 km
BrahmagiriNorth-West2.11 km
NiajpurSouth-East2.19 km
NaragariamathaEast2.37 km
MatamatpurSouth-East2.52 km
SanabandhakeraNorth-West3.07 km
ChapamanikSouth3.13 km
BadabandhakeraNorth3.48 km
KasiaNorth3.92 km

Transport and Connectivity of Padmapur

Padmapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Puri, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puri to Padmapur is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Padmapur is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Padmapur

Where is Padmapur located?

Padmapur village is located in Brahmagiri Tehsil, Puri district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Padmapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Padmapur is Chapamanik.

What is the pincode of Padmapur?

The pincode of Padmapur is 752011.

What is the population of Padmapur?

Padmapur had a total population of 97, including 51 males and 46 females.

How many households are there in Padmapur?

Padmapur had 20 households.

What is the literacy rate in Padmapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Padmapur was 94.05%. Male literacy was 100.00% and female literacy was 86.49%.