Bahupadar - Padmapur, Rayagada

Bahupadar is a village situated in the Padmapur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Padmapur and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Akhusingi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bahupadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bahupadar is 427097. The village covers a total geographical area of 1765 hectares and falls under the 765025 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Bahupadar

As per Census 2011, Bahupadar village has a total population of 1,368 people, consisting of 659 males and 709 females. The village has 347 households and a sex ratio of 1,075 females per 1,000 males. There are 167 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 627 literate and 741 illiterate residents. Additionally, 200 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 940 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bahupadar

Bahupadar 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 Bahupadar

Bahupadar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Bahupadar is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Bahupadar is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bahupadar

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

Health Facilities in Bahupadar

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

FAQs about Bahupadar