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

According to the 2011 Census, Poda Beda village had a total population of 578 people, including 276 males and 302 females, living in 164 households. The sex ratio was 1,094 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.24%, with male literacy at 77.73% and female literacy at 54.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 175, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 181.

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

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:

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