Podapada

Podapada is a village located in Basta tehsil of Baleshwar district in Odisha, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Basta (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Baleshwar. As per 2009 stats, Mathani is the gram panchayat of Podapada village.

Here you can discover what makes Podapada unique in its vibrant Basta-Baleshwar region. You’ll see Podapada’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 Podapada

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Podapada is 392359. The village spans a total geographical area of 57 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 756030. Jaleswar is nearest town to Podapada village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

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

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Population of Podapada

According to the 2011 Census, Podapada has a total population of about 167, with approximately 90 males and 77 females. The sex ratio is around 855 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 17 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 8 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 82.63%, with male literacy at about 85.56% and female literacy near 79.22%. There are around 40 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Podapada's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 167 90 77
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 17 10 7
Scheduled Castes (SC) 8 6 2
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 138 77 61
Illiterate Population 29 13 16

Connectivity of Podapada

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Podapada

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Podapada

Where is Podapada located?
Podapada village is situated in Basta Tehsil, within the Baleshwar district of Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Podapada?
The Gram Panchayat of Podapada is Mathani (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Podapada?
The pincode of Podapada is 756030, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Podapada as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Podapada is 167, with 90 males and 77 females.
How many households are there in Podapada as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Podapada village has a total of 40 households.
What is the literacy rate in Podapada as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Podapada is 82.63%. The male literacy rate is 85.56%, while the female literacy rate is 79.22%.