Padar - Robertsganj, Sonbhadra

Padar is a village situated in the Robertsganj tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Robertsganj and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Bakahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padar is 213326. The village covers a total geographical area of 101.15 hectares and falls under the 231216 pincode. Sonbhadra is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Padar

As per Census 2011, Padar village has a total population of 515 people, consisting of 250 males and 265 females. The village has 103 households and a sex ratio of 1,060 females per 1,000 males. There are 74 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 288 literate and 227 illiterate residents. Additionally, 330 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Padar are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population515250265
Child Population (0–6 yrs)743539
Scheduled Castes (SC)330160170
Literate Population288172116
Illiterate Population22778149

Nearby Villages of Padar

Padar 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BakahiSouth-East1.04 km
KushhiNorth1.07 km
SirsiaWest1.30 km
PiparaNorth-West1.39 km
TilyaEast1.46 km
Murala DihSouth-West1.75 km
KairwaWest1.97 km
SheokariSouth2.04 km
GarhwaNorth-West2.08 km
ChakaraNorth-East2.17 km

Transport and Connectivity of Padar

Padar 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 Khairahi, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonbhadra to Padar is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Padar is about 19 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Padar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Padar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Padar

Where is Padar located?

Padar village is located in Robertsganj Tehsil, Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Padar?

The Gram Panchayat of Padar is Bakahi.

What is the pincode of Padar?

The pincode of Padar is 231216.

What is the population of Padar?

Padar has a total population of 515, including 250 males and 265 females.

How many households are there in Padar?

There are 103 households in Padar.

What is the literacy rate in Padar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Padar is 55.92%. Male literacy is 68.80% and female literacy is 43.77%.