Podi Kalan - Saragaon, Janjgir-Champa

Podi Kalan is a village situated in the Saragaon tehsil of Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from Champa and around 22 km from Janjgir. Pondikala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Podi Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Podi Kalan is 436823. The village covers a total geographical area of 239.55 hectares and falls under the 495687 pincode. Champa is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Podi Kalan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sakti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Janjgir Champa Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Podi Kalan

According to the 2011 Census, Podi Kalan village had a total population of 966 people, including 451 males and 515 females, living in 202 households. The sex ratio was 1,142 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.90%, with male literacy at 77.13% and female literacy at 56.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 57, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 612.

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

Nearby Villages of Podi Kalan

Podi Kalan 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 Podi Kalan

Podi Kalan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Champa to Podi Kalan is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Podi Kalan is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Podi Kalan

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

Health Facilities in Podi Kalan

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

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