Podi Kalan
Podi Kalan is a village located in Champa tehsil of Janjgir Champa district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Champa (tehsildar office) and 22km away from district headquarter Janjgir. As per 2009 stats, Pondikala is the gram panchayat of Podi Kalan village.
Podi Kalan has its own place in the vibrant Janjgir Champa region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.
About Podi Kalan
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Podi Kalan is 436823. The village spans a total geographical area of 239.55 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 495687. Champa is nearest town to Podi Kalan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.
When it comes to local governance, Podi Kalan village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sakri Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Janjgir Champa Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
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Population of Podi Kalan
Below is a concise population overview of Podi Kalan as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
---|---|---|---|
Total Population | 966 | 451 | 515 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 145 | 75 | 70 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 57 | 25 | 32 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 612 | 286 | 326 |
Literate Population | 541 | 290 | 251 |
Illiterate Population | 425 | 161 | 264 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Podi Kalan village:
- The total population of Podi Kalan village is around 966, including approximately 451 males and 515 females, with a sex ratio of 1141 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 145 children aged 0–6 years in Podi Kalan village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Podi Kalan village has 57 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 612 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy rate of Podi Kalan village is about 56.00%, with male literacy at 64.30% and female literacy at 48.74%.
- There are around 202 households in Podi Kalan village.
Connectivity of Podi Kalan
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Podi Kalan. As per the 2011 stats, Podi Kalan had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available |
Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Podi Kalan
Knowing the nearby villages of Podi Kalan helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Podi Kalan.
Frequently Asked Questions about Podi Kalan
- Where is Podi Kalan located?
- Podi Kalan village is situated in Champa Tehsil, within the Janjgir Champa district of Chhattisgarh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Podi Kalan?
- The Gram Panchayat of Podi Kalan is Pondikala (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the pincode of Podi Kalan?
- The pincode of Podi Kalan is 495687, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Podi Kalan as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Podi Kalan is 966, with 451 males and 515 females.
- How many households are there in Podi Kalan as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Podi Kalan village has a total of 202 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Podi Kalan as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Podi Kalan is 56.00%. The male literacy rate is 64.30%, while the female literacy rate is 48.74%.