Padua

Padua is a village located in Patrasayer subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 9.7km away from sub-district headquarter Patrasayer. Bankura is the district headquarter of Padua village. As per 2009 stats, Birsingha is the gram panchayat of Padua village.

Here you can discover what makes Padua unique in its vibrant Patrasayer-Bankura region. You’ll see Padua’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 Padua

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Padua is 327649. The village spans a total geographical area of 562.64 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 722206. Patrasayer is nearest town to Padua village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Padua 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 Sonamukhi 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 Padua

Population of Padua

According to the 2011 Census, Padua has a total population of about 1,813, with approximately 908 males and 905 females. The sex ratio is around 996 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 247 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 399 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 153. The overall literacy rate is approximately 54.38%, with male literacy at about 63.55% and female literacy near 45.19%. There are around 373 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Padua's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Padua

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

Nearby Villages of Padua

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

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