Podaiguda - Boriguma, Koraput

Podaiguda is a village situated in the Boriguma tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from Bhairabsingipur and around 82 km from Koraput. Jujhari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Podaiguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Podaiguda is 428314. The village covers a total geographical area of 401 hectares and falls under the 764057 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Podaiguda

According to the 2011 Census, Podaiguda village had a total population of 59 people, including 28 males and 31 females, living in 20 households. The sex ratio was 1,107 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 4.44%, with male literacy at 9.52%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 59.

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

Nearby Villages of Podaiguda

Podaiguda 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 Podaiguda

Podaiguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Maligura, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Podaiguda is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Podaiguda is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Podaiguda

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

Health Facilities in Podaiguda

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

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