Padampur is a town located about 39 kilometers southwest of Sri Ganganagar city in northwestern Rajasthan.
Originally established in the 1920s as Chak No. 22BB.
The town was named after Rajkumar Padam Singh of the Bikaner royal family.
Earlier, the area had a market known as Bera Mandi and a village called Farmahwali (previously Francewali).
Agriculture is the mainstay, supported by the Gang Canal irrigation system.
Major crops: wheat, mustard, cotton, guar, bajra, sugarcane, grams.
Kinnow (a type of citrus fruit) cultivation is increasingly popular.
Local industries mostly relate to agriculture and related businesses.
Literacy rate is around 64%, with male literacy higher than female.
The town has government schools and colleges, including SPNAG College offering higher education.
Summers can be very hot, reaching up to 50°C.
Winters are cool, with temperatures dropping to around 2°C.
Rainfall is sparse, mostly between July and September.
Well connected by road, with nearby towns like Gajsinghpur about 20 kilometers away.
No direct railway station in Padampur; nearest stations are Sri Ganganagar (40 km) and Gajsinghpur (20 km).
The area is served by an electricity substation with ongoing upgrades.
Population approximately 18,400 (as per 2011 census).
Languages spoken include Hindi, Rajasthani, and Bagri dialect.
Predominantly Hindu community with a significant Sikh population.
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