Padajampali - Rajagangapur, Sundargarh

Padajampali is a village situated in the Rajagangapur tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajagangapur and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Garvana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padajampali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padajampali is 384218. The village covers a total geographical area of 289 hectares and falls under the 770017 pincode. Rajagangapur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Padajampali

According to the 2011 Census, Padajampali village had a total population of 1,118 people, including 549 males and 569 females, living in 249 households. The sex ratio was 1,036 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.79%, with male literacy at 76.22% and female literacy at 59.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 49, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 843.

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

Nearby Villages of Padajampali

Padajampali 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 Padajampali

Padajampali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Raj Gangpur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajagangapur to Padajampali is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Padajampali is about 64 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 Padajampali

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

Health Facilities in Padajampali

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

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