Podamba - Mohana, Gajapati

Podamba is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Pindiki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Podamba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Podamba is 413895. The village covers a total geographical area of 195 hectares and falls under the 761015 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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

Population of Podamba

As per Census 2011, Podamba village has a total population of 170 people, consisting of 84 males and 86 females. The village has 26 households and a sex ratio of 1,023 females per 1,000 males. There are 39 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 79 literate and 91 illiterate residents. Additionally, 170 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Podamba are given below:

Nearby Villages of Podamba

Podamba 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 Podamba

Public transport in the Podamba is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Surla Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Podamba is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Podamba 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 Podamba

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

Health Facilities in Podamba

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

FAQs about Podamba