Polam

Polam is a village 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.

Here you can discover what makes Polam unique in its vibrant Baudh Sadar-Baudh region. You’ll see Polam’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 Polam

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Polam is 418322. The village spans a total geographical area of 122 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 762014. Baudhgarh is nearest town to Polam village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

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

Google Map of Polam

Population of Polam

According to the 2011 Census, Polam has a total population of about 429, with approximately 227 males and 202 females. The sex ratio is around 889 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 58 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 47 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 70.63%, with male literacy at about 78.41% and female literacy near 61.88%. There are around 100 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Polam's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Polam

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

Nearby Villages of Polam

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Polam