Podapada - Banki, Cuttack

Podapada is a village situated in the Banki tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 60 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banki and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Cuttack. Kadalibadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Podapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Podapada is 398883. The village covers a total geographical area of 169 hectares and falls under the 754295 pincode. Athagad is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Podapada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Banki Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Cuttack Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Podapada

According to the 2011 Census, Podapada village had a total population of 169 people, including 78 males and 91 females, living in 41 households. The sex ratio was 1,167 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.97%, with male literacy at 95.83% and female literacy at 75.31%.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Podapada

Podapada is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Podapada

Podapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghantikhal Nidhipur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athagad to Podapada is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Podapada is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Podapada

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Podapada village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Podapada

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Podapada village are given below:

FAQs about Podapada