Podamundi

Podamundi is a village located in Sadar tehsil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India. It is situated 19km away from sub-district headquarter Sadar (tehsildar office) and 19km away from district headquarter Bhawanipatna. As per 2009 stats, Chheliamal is the gram panchayat of Podamundi village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Podamundi is 423277. The village spans a total geographical area of 275 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 766011. Bhawanipatna is nearest town to Podamundi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 19km away.

When it comes to local governance, Podamundi 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 Podamundi

Population of Podamundi

According to the 2011 Census, Podamundi has a total population of about 655, with approximately 328 males and 327 females. The sex ratio is around 996 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 94 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 153 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 224. The overall literacy rate is approximately 52.37%, with male literacy at about 60.98% and female literacy near 43.73%. There are around 162 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Podamundi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Podamundi

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

Nearby Villages of Podamundi

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Podamundi