Podadiha - Begunia, Khordha

Podadiha is a village situated in the Begunia tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from Khordha and around 25 km from Khordha . Podadiha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Podadiha is 407325. The village covers a total geographical area of 266 hectares and falls under the 752061 pincode. Banki is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Podadiha

According to the 2011 Census, Podadiha village had a total population of 1,390 people, including 702 males and 688 females, living in 362 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.78%, with male literacy at 96.24% and female literacy at 89.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 545.

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

Nearby Villages of Podadiha

Podadiha 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 Podadiha

Podadiha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kaipada Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banki to Podadiha is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Podadiha is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Podadiha

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

Health Facilities in Podadiha

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

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