Paduma - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Paduma is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 34.2 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Paduma village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paduma is 318272. The village covers a total geographical area of 454.8 hectares and falls under the 731123 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Paduma village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dubrajpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Birbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Paduma

According to the 2011 Census, Paduma village had a total population of 1,140 people, including 578 males and 562 females, living in 251 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.70%, with male literacy at 68.64% and female literacy at 52.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 515, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 175.

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

Nearby Villages of Paduma

Paduma 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 Paduma

Paduma is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dubrajpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Paduma is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Paduma is about 34.2 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paduma

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

Health Facilities in Paduma

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

FAQs about Paduma