Padampur - Baragaon, Sundargarh

Padampur is a village situated in the Baragaon tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 46 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baragaon and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Ekma serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padampur is 384072. The village covers a total geographical area of 282 hectares and falls under the 770016 pincode. Sundargarh is the nearest town, located about 49 km away.

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

Population of Padampur

According to the 2011 Census, Padampur village had a total population of 614 people, including 308 males and 306 females, living in 142 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.94%, with male literacy at 72.32% and female literacy at 55.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 10, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 447.

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

Nearby Villages of Padampur

Padampur 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 Padampur

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Padampur. The nearest railway station is Garpos, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sundargarh to Padampur is about 49 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Padampur is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Padampur

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

Health Facilities in Padampur

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

FAQs about Padampur