Podasul - Nilagiri, Balasore

Podasul is a village situated in the Nilagiri tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from Nilagiri and around 21 km from Baleshwar. Jadida serves as the Gram Panchayat for Podasul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Podasul is 393151. The village covers a total geographical area of 167 hectares and falls under the 756040 pincode. Nilagiri is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Podasul

According to the 2011 Census, Podasul village had a total population of 1,996 people, including 1,051 males and 945 females, living in 463 households. The sex ratio was 899 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.75%, with male literacy at 74.73% and female literacy at 66.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 314, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 730.

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

Nearby Villages of Podasul

Podasul 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 Podasul

Podasul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khantapara, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 129.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nilagiri to Podasul is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Podasul is about 21 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Podasul

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

Health Facilities in Podasul

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

FAQs about Podasul