Podakhol

Podakhol is a village located in Jayapatna tehsil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India. It is situated 55km away from sub-district headquarter Jayapatna (tehsildar office) and 81km away from district headquarter Bhawanipatna. As per 2009 stats, Ainabhata is the gram panchayat of Podakhol village.

Here you can discover what makes Podakhol unique in its vibrant Jayapatna-Kalahandi region. You’ll see Podakhol’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 Podakhol

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Podakhol is 424179. The village spans a total geographical area of 394 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 766018. Junagarh is nearest town to Podakhol village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 48km away.

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

Google Map of Podakhol

Population of Podakhol

According to the 2011 Census, Podakhol has a total population of about 911, with approximately 414 males and 497 females. The sex ratio is around 1200 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 134 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 108 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 692. The overall literacy rate is approximately 26.45%, with male literacy at about 35.51% and female literacy near 18.91%. There are around 251 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Podakhol's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Podakhol

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

Nearby Villages of Podakhol

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Podakhol