Podakham

Podakham is a village 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.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Podakham is 422332. The village spans a total geographical area of 434 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 766012. Kesinga is nearest town to Podakham village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 9km away.

When it comes to local governance, Podakham 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 Bhawanipatna 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 Podakham

Population of Podakham

According to the 2011 Census, Podakham has a total population of about 1,074, with approximately 544 males and 530 females. The sex ratio is around 974 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 159 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 141 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 295. The overall literacy rate is approximately 44.79%, with male literacy at about 54.96% and female literacy near 34.34%. There are around 307 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Podakham's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Podakham

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

Nearby Villages of Podakham

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Podakham