Podalada - Iragavaram, West Godavari

Podalada is a village situated in the Iragavaram mandal of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Iragavaram and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Eluru. Podalada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Podalada is 588671. The village covers a total geographical area of 86 hectares and falls under the 534126 pincode. Tanuku is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Podalada

As per Census 2011, Podalada village has a total population of 891 people, consisting of 431 males and 460 females. The village has 265 households and a sex ratio of 1,067 females per 1,000 males. There are 91 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 587 literate and 304 illiterate residents. Additionally, 229 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Podalada are given below:

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Manchili, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tanuku to Podalada is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Podalada is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 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:

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