Podaguda - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Podaguda is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Kalaigaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Podaguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Podaguda is 423747. The village covers a total geographical area of 69 hectares and falls under the 766014 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Podaguda

As per Census 2011, Podaguda village has a total population of 43 people, consisting of 20 males and 23 females. The village has 9 households and a sex ratio of 1,150 females per 1,000 males. There are 5 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 5 literate and 38 illiterate residents. Additionally, 22 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Podaguda are given below:

Nearby Villages of Podaguda

Podaguda 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 Podaguda

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Podaguda. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Podaguda is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Podaguda is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Podaguda

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

Health Facilities in Podaguda

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

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