Podikhurd - Saragaon, Janjgir-Champa

Podikhurd 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 Podikhurd village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Podikhurd is 436822. The village covers a total geographical area of 107.24 hectares and falls under the 495687 pincode. Champa is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Podikhurd 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 Podikhurd

As per Census 2011, Podikhurd village has a total population of 409 people, consisting of 215 males and 194 females. The village has 104 households and a sex ratio of 902 females per 1,000 males. There are 64 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 268 literate and 141 illiterate residents. Additionally, 159 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Podikhurd

Podikhurd 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 Podikhurd

Podikhurd is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ibh6, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Champa to Podikhurd is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Podikhurd 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 Podikhurd

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

Health Facilities in Podikhurd

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

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