Podaguda - Kokasara, Kalahandi

Podaguda is a village situated in the Kokasara tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kokasara and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Podaguda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Podaguda is 424010. The village covers a total geographical area of 1053 hectares and falls under the 766103 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 18 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 Dharmgarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Podaguda

According to the 2011 Census, Podaguda village had a total population of 2,703 people, including 1,325 males and 1,378 females, living in 706 households. The sex ratio was 1,040 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 35.71%, with male literacy at 47.62% and female literacy at 24.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 406, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,082.

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

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

Podaguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Podaguda is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Podaguda is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 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:

FAQs about Podaguda