Pobala - Dharmasala, Jajpur

Pobala is a village situated in the Dharmasala tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Dharmasala and around 65 km from Jajapur . Taranjia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pobala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pobala is 401275. The village covers a total geographical area of 185 hectares and falls under the 755010 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Pobala

According to the 2011 Census, Pobala village had a total population of 689 people, including 359 males and 330 females, living in 129 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.47%, with male literacy at 96.57% and female literacy at 88.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 78.

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

Nearby Villages of Pobala

Pobala 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 Pobala

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Pobala. The nearest railway station is Haridaspur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Pobala is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Pobala is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pobala

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

Health Facilities in Pobala

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

FAQs about Pobala