Podagarh

Podagarh is a village located in Rengali Damsite tehsil of Anugul district in Odisha, India. It is situated 35km away from sub-district headquarter Rengali Damsite (tehsildar office) and 90km away from district headquarter Anugul . As per 2009 stats, Susaba is the gram panchayat of Podagarh village.

Here you can discover what makes Podagarh unique in its vibrant Rengali Damsite-Anugul region. You’ll see Podagarh’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 Podagarh

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Podagarh is 403688. The village spans a total geographical area of 496 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 759105. Talcher is nearest town to Podagarh village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 70km away.

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

Google Map of Podagarh

Population of Podagarh

According to the 2011 Census, Podagarh has a total population of about 1,817, with approximately 939 males and 878 females. The sex ratio is around 935 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 217 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 416 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 357. The overall literacy rate is approximately 71.16%, with male literacy at about 78.59% and female literacy near 63.21%. There are around 490 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Podagarh's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Podagarh

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

Nearby Villages of Podagarh

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Podagarh