Podhakhal

Podhakhal is a village 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.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Podhakhal is 418230. The village spans a total geographical area of 127 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 762015. Baudhgarh is nearest town to Podhakhal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 26km away.

When it comes to local governance, Podhakhal 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 Kantamal 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 Podhakhal

Population of Podhakhal

According to the 2011 Census, Podhakhal has a total population of about 410, with approximately 199 males and 211 females. The sex ratio is around 1060 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 31 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 73.41%, with male literacy at about 80.90% and female literacy near 66.35%. There are around 100 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Podhakhal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Podhakhal

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

Nearby Villages of Podhakhal

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

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