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 Grama 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

According to the 2011 Census, Podalada village had a total population of 891 people, including 431 males and 460 females, living in 265 households. The sex ratio was 1,067 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.38%, with male literacy at 80.36% and female literacy at 66.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 229.

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 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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