Polam
About Polam
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Polam village is 418322. Polam village is located in Baudh Sadar tehsil of Baudh district in Odisha, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Baudh Sadar (tehsildar office) and 12km away from district headquarter Baudh. As per 2009 stats, Khuntabandha is the gram panchayat of Polam village.
The total geographical area of village is 122 hectares. Polam has a total population of 429 peoples, out of which male population is 227 while female population is 202. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 889 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of polam village is 70.63% out of which 78.41% males and 61.88% females are literate. There are about 100 houses in polam village. Pincode of polam village locality is 762014.
When it comes to administration, Polam village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Polam village comes under Boudh Vidhan Sabha constituency & Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency. Baudhgarh is nearest town to polam village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.
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Population of Polam
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 429 | 227 | 202 |
| Children (0-6) | 58 | 28 | 30 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 47 | 26 | 21 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 303 | 178 | 125 |
| Illiterate Population | 126 | 49 | 77 |
Connectivity of Polam
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Polam
Where is Polam located?
Polam village is situated in Baudh Sadar Tehsil, within the Baudh district of Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Polam?
The Gram Panchayat of Polam is Khuntabandha (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Polam?
The pincode of Polam is 762014, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Polam as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Polam is 429, with 227 males and 202 females.
How many households are there in Polam as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Polam village has a total of 100 households.
What is the literacy rate in Polam as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Polam is 70.63%. The male literacy rate is 78.41%, while the female literacy rate is 61.88%.