Podul

Podul is a village located in Theog tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 32km away from district headquarter Theog. Theog is the sub-district headquarter of Podul village. As per 2009 stats, Dharech is the gram panchayat of Podul village.

Here you can discover what makes Podul unique in its vibrant Theog-Shimla region. You’ll see Podul’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Podul

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Podul is 025254. The village spans a total geographical area of 265.19 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171209. Theog is nearest town to Podul village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Podul 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 Theog Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Shimla Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Podul

Population of Podul

According to the 2011 Census, Podul has a total population of about 292, with approximately 146 males and 146 females. The sex ratio is around 1000 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 30 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 55 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 77.40%, with male literacy at about 78.77% and female literacy near 76.03%. There are around 50 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Podul's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Podul

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Podul. As per the 2011 stats, Podul had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Podul

Knowing the nearby villages of Podul helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Podul.

Frequently Asked Questions about Podul