Pokalpada - Boipariguda, Koraput

Pokalpada is a village situated in the Boipariguda tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Boipariguda and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Dasamanthpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pokalpada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pokalpada is 429372. The village covers a total geographical area of 559 hectares and falls under the 764043 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Pokalpada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Koraput Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Pokalpada

According to the 2011 Census, Pokalpada village had a total population of 1,030 people, including 506 males and 524 females, living in 275 households. The sex ratio was 1,036 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 27.45%, with male literacy at 41.43% and female literacy at 14.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 210, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 283.

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

Nearby Villages of Pokalpada

Pokalpada 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 Pokalpada

Pokalpada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Machhakunda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Pokalpada is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Pokalpada is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pokalpada

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

Health Facilities in Pokalpada

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

FAQs about Pokalpada