Podhakhal
About Podhakhal
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Podhakhal village is 418230. Podhakhal village is located in Baunsuni tehsil of Baudh district in Odisha, India. It is situated 24km away from sub-district headquarter Baunsuni (tehsildar office) and 24km away from district headquarter Baudh. As per 2009 stats, Talasarada is the gram panchayat of Podhakhal village.
The total geographical area of village is 127 hectares. Podhakhal has a total population of 410 peoples, out of which male population is 199 while female population is 211. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1060 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of podhakhal village is 73.41% out of which 80.90% males and 66.35% females are literate. There are about 100 houses in podhakhal village. Pincode of podhakhal village locality is 762015.
When it comes to administration, Podhakhal 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, Podhakhal village comes under Kantamal Vidhan Sabha constituency & Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency. Baudhgarh is nearest town to podhakhal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 26km away.
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Population of Podhakhal
The population details of Podhakhal cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 410 | 199 | 211 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 58 | 27 | 31 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 31 | 11 | 20 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 301 | 161 | 140 |
| Illiterate Population | 109 | 38 | 71 |
Connectivity of Podhakhal
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Podhakhal
Where is Podhakhal located?
Podhakhal village is situated in Baunsuni Tehsil, within the Baudh district of Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Podhakhal?
The Gram Panchayat of Podhakhal is Talasarada (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Podhakhal?
The pincode of Podhakhal is 762015, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Podhakhal as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Podhakhal is 410, with 199 males and 211 females.
How many households are there in Podhakhal as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Podhakhal village has a total of 100 households.
What is the literacy rate in Podhakhal as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Podhakhal is 73.41%. The male literacy rate is 80.90%, while the female literacy rate is 66.35%.