Padampur - Panposh, Sundargarh

Padampur is a village situated in the Panposh tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from Biramitrapur and around 108 km from Sundargarh. Padampur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padampur is 384371. The village covers a total geographical area of 258 hectares and falls under the 770039 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 17 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 Biramitrapur 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 1,326 people, including 682 males and 644 females, living in 306 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.03%, with male literacy at 79.53% and female literacy at 60.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 23, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 993.

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

Padampur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kalunga, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Padampur is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Padampur is about 108 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 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