Padima

Padima is a village located in Gopiballavpur Ii subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Gopiballavpur are the district & sub-district headquarters of Padima village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Petbindhi is the gram panchayat of Padima village.

Here you can discover what makes Padima unique in its vibrant Gopiballavpur Ii-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Padima’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 Padima

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Padima is 340589. The village spans a total geographical area of 72.6 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721517. Jhargram is nearest town to Padima village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 34km away.

When it comes to local governance, Padima 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 Gopiballavpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Padima

Population of Padima

According to the 2011 Census, Padima has a total population of about 744, with approximately 370 males and 374 females. The sex ratio is around 1010 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 84 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 35 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 70.16%, with male literacy at about 77.30% and female literacy near 63.10%. There are around 182 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Padima's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Padima

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

Nearby Villages of Padima

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Padima