Padde - Batala, Gurdaspur
Padde is a village situated in the Batala tehsil of Gurdaspur district, Punjab. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Batala and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Gurdaspur. Padde village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Padde is 028583. The village covers a total geographical area of 314 hectares and falls under the 143511 pincode. Sri Hargobindpur is the nearest town.
Padde village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sri hargobindpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hoshiarpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Padde
According to the 2011 Census, Padde village had a total population of 1,557 people, including 821 males and 736 females, living in 297 households. The sex ratio was 896 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.14%, with male literacy at 82.07% and female literacy at 71.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 300.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,557 | 821 | 736 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 192 | 107 | 85 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 300 | 164 | 136 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 1,053 | 586 | 467 |
| Illiterate Population | 504 | 235 | 269 |
Nearby Villages of Padde
Padde is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Padde
Padde is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Gurdaspur to Padde is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Padde
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Padde village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Padde
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Padde village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Padde
Where is Padde located?
Padde village is located in Batala Tehsil, Gurdaspur district, Punjab, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Padde?
Padde is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Padde?
The pincode of Padde is 143511.
What is the population of Padde?
Padde had a total population of 1,557, including 821 males and 736 females.
How many households are there in Padde?
Padde had 297 households.
What is the literacy rate in Padde?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Padde was 77.14%. Male literacy was 82.07% and female literacy was 71.74%.