Podocem - Satari, North Goa
Podocem is a village situated in the Satari taluka of North Goa district, Goa. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Valpoi and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Panaji. Poriem serves as the Gram Panchayat for Podocem village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Podocem is 626765. The village covers a total geographical area of 392.78 hectares and falls under the 403505 pincode.
Podocem village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Poriem Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the North Goa Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Podocem
According to the 2011 Census, Podocem village had a total population of 966 people, including 479 males and 487 females, living in 241 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.68%, with male literacy at 90.53% and female literacy at 76.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 966 | 479 | 487 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 90 | 46 | 44 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 733 | 392 | 341 |
| Illiterate Population | 233 | 87 | 146 |
Nearby Villages of Podocem
Podocem is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Podocem
Podocem is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Panaji to Podocem is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Podocem
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Podocem village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Podocem
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Podocem village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Podocem
Where is Podocem located?
Podocem village is located in Satari Taluka, North Goa district, Goa, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Podocem?
The Gram Panchayat of Podocem is Poriem.
What is the pincode of Podocem?
The pincode of Podocem is 403505.
What is the population of Podocem?
Podocem had a total population of 966, including 479 males and 487 females.
How many households are there in Podocem?
Podocem had 241 households.
What is the literacy rate in Podocem?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Podocem was 83.68%. Male literacy was 90.53% and female literacy was 76.98%.