Podana

Podana is a village located in Patkura tehsil of Kendrapara district in Odisha, India. It is situated 16km away from sub-district headquarter Patkura (tehsildar office) and 20km away from district headquarter Kendrapara . As per 2009 stats, Raghabapur is the gram panchayat of Podana village.

Podana has its own place in the vibrant Kendrapara region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Podana

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Podana is 396791. The village spans a total geographical area of 166 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 754213. Kendrapara is nearest town to Podana village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Podana 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 Podana

Below is a concise population overview of Podana as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 809 428 381
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 80 44 36
Scheduled Castes (SC) 74 41 33
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 596 346 250
Illiterate Population 213 82 131

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Podana village:

  • The total population of Podana village is around 809, including approximately 428 males and 381 females, with a sex ratio of 890 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 80 children aged 0–6 years in Podana village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Podana village has 74 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Podana village is about 73.67%, with male literacy at 80.84% and female literacy at 65.62%.
  • There are around 183 households in Podana village.

Connectivity of Podana

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Podana

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Podana

Where is Podana located?
Podana village is situated in Patkura Tehsil, within the Kendrapara district of Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Podana?
The Gram Panchayat of Podana is Raghabapur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Podana?
The pincode of Podana is 754213, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Podana as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Podana is 809, with 428 males and 381 females.
How many households are there in Podana as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Podana village has a total of 183 households.
What is the literacy rate in Podana as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Podana is 73.67%. The male literacy rate is 80.84%, while the female literacy rate is 65.62%.