Padua Town


Padua Town is an Indian town located on the highway route from Araku to Jeypore in Odisha. It is a small town located on the eastern edge of the reservoir created by Jalaput Dam.
Padua also lies on the railway route from Kirandul to Vishakhapatnam that runs between the Indian states of Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh. Padua railway station is located 4 km north of the town.

Demographics

Padua has a population of 1,368 according to the latest census.

Tourism

Padua is a scenic location with some tourist interest due to the Jolaput Lake nestled in adjoining hills.