Podi - Madwas, Sidhi

Podi is a village situated in the Madwas tehsil of Sidhi district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from Majhauli and around 50 km from Sidhi. Jodauri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Podi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Podi is 503167. The village covers a total geographical area of 82.14 hectares and falls under the 486669 pincode. Majhauli is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Podi

According to the 2011 Census, Podi village had a total population of 365 people, including 177 males and 188 females, living in 93 households. The sex ratio was 1,062 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.23%, with male literacy at 82.47% and female literacy at 83.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 45, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 80.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Podi

Podi 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 Podi

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Podi. The nearest railway station is Joba, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Majhauli to Podi is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sidhi to Podi is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Podi

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

Health Facilities in Podi

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 village are given below:

FAQs about Podi