Podakham
About Podakham
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Podakham village is 422332. Podakham village is located in Kesinga tehsil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India. It is situated 7km away from sub-district headquarter Kesinga (tehsildar office) and 42km away from district headquarter Bhawanipatna. As per 2009 stats, Sirol is the gram panchayat of Podakham village.
The total geographical area of village is 434 hectares. Podakham has a total population of 1,074 peoples, out of which male population is 544 while female population is 530. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 974 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of podakham village is 44.79% out of which 54.96% males and 34.34% females are literate. There are about 307 houses in podakham village. Pincode of podakham village locality is 766012.
When it comes to administration, Podakham village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Podakham village comes under Bhawanipatna Vidhan Sabha constituency & Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency. Kesinga is nearest town to podakham village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 9km away.
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Population of Podakham
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,074 | 544 | 530 |
| Children (0-6) | 159 | 87 | 72 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 141 | 73 | 68 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 295 | 143 | 152 |
| Literate Population | 481 | 299 | 182 |
| Illiterate Population | 593 | 245 | 348 |
Connectivity of Podakham
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Podakham
Where is Podakham located?
Podakham village is situated in Kesinga Tehsil, within the Kalahandi district of Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Podakham?
The Gram Panchayat of Podakham is Sirol (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Podakham?
The pincode of Podakham is 766012, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Podakham as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Podakham is 1,074, with 544 males and 530 females.
How many households are there in Podakham as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Podakham village has a total of 307 households.
What is the literacy rate in Podakham as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Podakham is 44.79%. The male literacy rate is 54.96%, while the female literacy rate is 34.34%.