Poda Beda - Dharamgarh, Kalahandi

Poda Beda is a village situated in the Dharamgarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Kokasara and around 50 km from Bhawanipatna. Tarapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Poda Beda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Poda Beda is 423999. The village covers a total geographical area of 242 hectares and falls under the 766017 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Poda Beda

As per Census 2011, Poda Beda village has a total population of 578 people, consisting of 276 males and 302 females. The village has 164 households and a sex ratio of 1,094 females per 1,000 males. There are 89 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 319 literate and 259 illiterate residents. Additionally, 175 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 181 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Poda Beda are given below:

Nearby Villages of Poda Beda

Poda Beda 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 Poda Beda

Poda Beda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Poda Beda is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Poda Beda is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Poda Beda

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

Health Facilities in Poda Beda

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

FAQs about Poda Beda