Padma

Padma is a village located in Kotulpur subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 5.8km away from sub-district headquarter Kotulpur. Bankura is the district headquarter of Padma village. As per 2009 stats, Lowgram is the gram panchayat of Padma village.

Here you can discover what makes Padma unique in its vibrant Kotulpur-Bankura region. You’ll see Padma’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Padma

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Padma is 327919. The village spans a total geographical area of 120.9 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 722141. Arambagh is nearest town to Padma village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 26km away.

When it comes to local governance, Padma village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Indus Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bishnupur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Padma

Population of Padma

According to the 2011 Census, Padma has a total population of about 532, with approximately 274 males and 258 females. The sex ratio is around 941 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 49 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 127 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 79.89%, with male literacy at about 86.50% and female literacy near 72.87%. There are around 106 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Padma's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Padma

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Padma. As per the 2011 stats, Padma had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Padma

Knowing the nearby villages of Padma helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Padma.

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