Posta

Posta is a village located in Kendrapara Sadar tehsil of Kendrapara district in Odisha, India. It is situated 6km away from sub-district headquarter Kendrapara Sadar (tehsildar office) and 56km away from district headquarter Kendrapara . As per 2009 stats, Kuhudi is the gram panchayat of Posta village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Posta is 396540. The village spans a total geographical area of 91 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 754212. Kendrapara is nearest town to Posta village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

When it comes to local governance, Posta 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 Mahakalapada Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kendrapara Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Posta

According to the 2011 Census, Posta has a total population of about 539, with approximately 277 males and 262 females. The sex ratio is around 945 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 63 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There is 1 member of the Scheduled Castes (SC) community, an important social group here. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 78.11%, with male literacy at about 83.75% and female literacy near 72.14%. There are around 117 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Posta's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 539 277 262
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 63 32 31
Scheduled Castes (SC) 1 1 N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 421 232 189
Illiterate Population 118 45 73

Connectivity of Posta

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

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 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Posta

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Posta

Where is Posta located?
Posta village is situated in Kendrapara Sadar Tehsil, within the Kendrapara district of Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Posta?
The Gram Panchayat of Posta is Kuhudi (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Posta?
The pincode of Posta is 754212, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Posta as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Posta is 539, with 277 males and 262 females.
How many households are there in Posta as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Posta village has a total of 117 households.
What is the literacy rate in Posta as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Posta is 78.11%. The male literacy rate is 83.75%, while the female literacy rate is 72.14%.