Podanga - Telkoi, Keonjhar

Podanga is a village situated in the Telkoi tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Telkoi and around 75 km from Kendujhar. Podang serves as the Gram Panchayat for Podanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Podanga is 386419. The village covers a total geographical area of 449 hectares and falls under the 758076 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

Podanga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Telkoi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Keonjhar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Podanga

As per Census 2011, Podanga village has a total population of 1,233 people, consisting of 637 males and 596 females. The village has 276 households and a sex ratio of 935 females per 1,000 males. There are 160 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 725 literate and 508 illiterate residents. Additionally, 229 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 515 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Podanga are given below:

Nearby Villages of Podanga

Podanga 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 Podanga

Podanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Harichandanpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Podanga is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Podanga is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Podanga

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Podanga village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Podanga

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Podanga village are given below:

FAQs about Podanga