Podsa Village - Gondpipri, Chandrapur

Podsa is a village situated in the Gondpipri tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gondpipri and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Podsa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Podsa is 541953. The village covers a total geographical area of 628.3 hectares and falls under the 442702 pincode. Ballarpur is the nearest town, located about 69 km away.

Podsa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Podsa

As per Census 2011, Podsa village has a total population of 651 people, consisting of 340 males and 311 females. The village has 171 households and a sex ratio of 914 females per 1,000 males. There are 81 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 399 literate and 252 illiterate residents. Additionally, 51 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Podsa are given below:

Nearby Villages of Podsa

Podsa 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 Podsa

Podsa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sirpur Town, while the nearest airport is Warangal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 138.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ballarpur to Podsa is about 69 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Podsa is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Podsa

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

Health Facilities in Podsa

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Podsa village are given below:

FAQs about Podsa