Podaput - Khordha

Podaput is a village situated in the Khordha tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Khordha , which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Malipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Podaput village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Podaput is 407316. The village covers a total geographical area of 142 hectares and falls under the 752055 pincode. Khordha is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Podaput

According to the 2011 Census, Podaput village had a total population of 707 people, including 359 males and 348 females, living in 137 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.34%, with male literacy at 85.76% and female literacy at 78.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 29.

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

Nearby Villages of Podaput

Podaput 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 Podaput

Podaput is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Khurda Road Jn, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khordha to Podaput is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Podaput is about 7 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Podaput

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

Health Facilities in Podaput

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

FAQs about Podaput