Podakhala

Podakhala is a village located in Patapur tehsil of Ganjam district in Odisha, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Patapur (tehsildar office) and 85km away from district headquarter Chatrapur. As per 2009 stats, Sahadeva Tikarapada is the gram panchayat of Podakhala village.

Podakhala has its own place in the vibrant Ganjam region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Podakhala

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Podakhala is 412471. The village spans a total geographical area of 189 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 761055. Digapahandi is nearest town to Podakhala village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 27km away.

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Population of Podakhala

Below is a concise population overview of Podakhala as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 362 175 187
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 68 31 37
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 359 172 187
Literate Population 112 69 43
Illiterate Population 250 106 144

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Podakhala village:

  • The total population of Podakhala village is around 362, including approximately 175 males and 187 females, with a sex ratio of 1068 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 68 children aged 0–6 years in Podakhala village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Podakhala village has 359 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Podakhala village is about 30.94%, with male literacy at 39.43% and female literacy at 22.99%.
  • There are around 67 households in Podakhala village.

Connectivity of Podakhala

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Podakhala

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

Kuruma Ghasiamba Barigam Rathapur Pitamahula Babulibandha Balipata Juanapalli Bichapata Pharasibandha Chakundapalli

Frequently Asked Questions about Podakhala

Where is Podakhala located?
Podakhala village is situated in Patapur Tehsil, within the Ganjam district of Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Podakhala?
The Gram Panchayat of Podakhala is Sahadeva Tikarapada (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Podakhala?
The pincode of Podakhala is 761055, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Podakhala as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Podakhala is 362, with 175 males and 187 females.
How many households are there in Podakhala as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Podakhala village has a total of 67 households.
What is the literacy rate in Podakhala as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Podakhala is 30.94%. The male literacy rate is 39.43%, while the female literacy rate is 22.99%.