Podi Khurd - Amarpatan, Maihar

Podi Khurd is a village situated in the Amarpatan tehsil of Maihar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from Amarpatan and around 43 km from Satna. Podie Kala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Podi Khurd village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Podi Khurd is 464367. The village covers a total geographical area of 354.71 hectares and falls under the 485775 pincode. Amarpatan is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Podi Khurd

According to the 2011 Census, Podi Khurd village had a total population of 1,066 people, including 526 males and 540 females, living in 235 households. The sex ratio was 1,027 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.58%, with male literacy at 84.53% and female literacy at 57.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 47, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 259.

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 Population1,066526540
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1729379
Scheduled Castes (SC)472324
Scheduled Tribes (ST)259136123
Literate Population631366265
Illiterate Population435160275

Nearby Villages of Podi Khurd

Podi Khurd 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Turki GosaiNorth-East1.04 km
DhatuiNorth-West1.44 km
KhadgadaSouth1.68 km
Turki ManmohanEast1.85 km
DhatuaNorth1.90 km
Podi KalanSouth-East2.12 km
KotriWest2.13 km
BigaudiSouth-East2.54 km
KharhiyaWest2.62 km
Sannehi BodhaliNorth-East2.73 km

Transport and Connectivity of Podi Khurd

Podi Khurd is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Turki Road, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amarpatan to Podi Khurd is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satna to Podi Khurd is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Podi Khurd

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Podi Khurd

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 Khurd village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Podi Khurd

Where is Podi Khurd located?

Podi Khurd village is located in Amarpatan Tehsil, Maihar district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Podi Khurd?

The Gram Panchayat of Podi Khurd is Podie Kala.

What is the pincode of Podi Khurd?

The pincode of Podi Khurd is 485775.

What is the population of Podi Khurd?

Podi Khurd had a total population of 1,066, including 526 males and 540 females.

How many households are there in Podi Khurd?

Podi Khurd had 235 households.

What is the literacy rate in Podi Khurd?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Podi Khurd was 70.58%. Male literacy was 84.53% and female literacy was 57.48%.