Podhna
About Podhna
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Podhna village is 022344. Podhna village is located in Kandaghat tehsil of Solan district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 37km away from district headquarter Kandaghat. Kandaghat is the sub-district headquarter of Podhna village. As per 2009 stats, Podhna village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 121.77 hectares. Podhna has a total population of 215 peoples, out of which male population is 98 while female population is 117. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1193 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of podhna village is 75.81% out of which 88.78% males and 64.96% females are literate. There are about 52 houses in podhna village. Pincode of podhna village locality is 173234.
When it comes to administration, Podhna village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Podhna village comes under Solan Vidhan Sabha constituency & Shimla Lok Sabha constituency. Sabathu is nearest town to podhna village for all major economic activities.
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Population of Podhna
The population details of Podhna cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 215 | 98 | 117 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 21 | 7 | 14 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 143 | 64 | 79 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 163 | 87 | 76 |
| Illiterate Population | 52 | 11 | 41 |
Connectivity of Podhna
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Podhna
Where is Podhna located?
Podhna village is situated in Kandaghat Tehsil, within the Solan district of Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Podhna?
Podhna serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Podhna?
The pincode of Podhna is 173234, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Podhna as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Podhna is 215, with 98 males and 117 females.
How many households are there in Podhna as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Podhna village has a total of 52 households.
What is the literacy rate in Podhna as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Podhna is 75.81%. The male literacy rate is 88.78%, while the female literacy rate is 64.96%.