Podalada - Razole, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema

Podalada is a village situated in the Razole mandal of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from Razole and around 70 km from Kakinada. Podalada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Podalada is 587829. The village covers a total geographical area of 133 hectares and falls under the 533249 pincode. Amalapuram is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Podalada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Podalada

According to the 2011 Census, Podalada village had a total population of 2,815 people, including 1,406 males and 1,409 females, living in 762 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.15%, with male literacy at 88.43% and female literacy at 77.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 736, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Podalada

Podalada 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 Podalada

Podalada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Palakollu, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amalapuram to Podalada is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kakinada to Podalada is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Podalada

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

Health Facilities in Podalada

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

FAQs about Podalada