Padapani - Jujomura, Sambalpur

Padapani is a village situated in the Jujomura tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 63 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jujomura and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Sambalpur. Kesapali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padapani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padapani is 382181. The village covers a total geographical area of 294 hectares and falls under the 768105 pincode. Sambalpur is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Padapani

According to the 2011 Census, Padapani village had a total population of 214 people, including 115 males and 99 females, living in 51 households. The sex ratio was 861 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.63%, with male literacy at 82.18% and female literacy at 61.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 70, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 56.

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

Nearby Villages of Padapani

Padapani 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 Padapani

Padapani 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 Jujumura, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sambalpur to Padapani is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Padapani is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Padapani

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

Health Facilities in Padapani

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

FAQs about Padapani