Posal

Posal is a village located in Tirtol tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district in Odisha, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Tirtol (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Jagatsinghapur . As per 2009 stats, Dainlo is the gram panchayat of Posal village.

Here you can discover what makes Posal unique in its vibrant Tirtol-Jagatsinghapur region. You’ll see Posal’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 Posal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Posal is 397492. The village spans a total geographical area of 243 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 754137. Jagatsinghapur is nearest town to Posal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

When it comes to local governance, Posal 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 Tirtol Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Posal

Population of Posal

According to the 2011 Census, Posal has a total population of about 1,461, with approximately 753 males and 708 females. The sex ratio is around 940 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 139 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 260 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 81.11%, with male literacy at about 84.86% and female literacy near 77.12%. There are around 286 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Posal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Posal

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

Nearby Villages of Posal

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Posal