Pauka

Pauka is a village located in Manamunda tehsil of Baudh district in Odisha, India. It is situated 55km away from sub-district headquarter Manamunda (tehsildar office) and 78km away from district headquarter Baudh. As per 2009 stats, Sagada is the gram panchayat of Pauka village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Pauka is 418093. The village spans a total geographical area of 264 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 762016. Sonapur is nearest town to Pauka village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

When it comes to local governance, Pauka 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 Pauka

Population of Pauka

According to the 2011 Census, Pauka has a total population of about 251, with approximately 127 males and 124 females. The sex ratio is around 976 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 36 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 77 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 174. The overall literacy rate is approximately 57.77%, with male literacy at about 70.87% and female literacy near 44.35%. There are around 60 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Pauka's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Pauka

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

Nearby Villages of Pauka

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

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