Podapadar - Boriguma, Koraput

Podapadar is a village situated in the Boriguma tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from Bhairabsingipur and around 60 km from Koraput. B.singpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Podapadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Podapadar is 428324. The village covers a total geographical area of 611 hectares and falls under the 764057 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

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

Population of Podapadar

According to the 2011 Census, Podapadar village had a total population of 2,563 people, including 1,248 males and 1,315 females, living in 672 households. The sex ratio was 1,054 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.07%, with male literacy at 45.89% and female literacy at 30.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 309, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,428.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,5631,2481,315
Child Population (0–6 yrs)375189186
Scheduled Castes (SC)309134175
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,428705723
Literate Population833486347
Illiterate Population1,730762968

Nearby Villages of Podapadar

Podapadar 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
CharamulaNorth2.29 km
KhuntiapallaSouth-East2.29 km
RamapatraputEast2.61 km
NuagamWest2.82 km
SemlagudaSouth-West2.83 km
BhairabsingpurSouth2.87 km
SanasirisiNorth-East3.32 km
KiramgudaEast3.68 km
SangudoraSouth-East4.13 km
BadasirisiNorth-East4.62 km

Transport and Connectivity of Podapadar

Public transport in the Podapadar 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 19.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Podapadar is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Podapadar is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Podapadar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Podapadar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Podapadar

Where is Podapadar located?

Podapadar village is located in Boriguma Tehsil, Koraput district, Odisha, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Podapadar?

The Gram Panchayat of Podapadar is B.singpur.

What is the pincode of Podapadar?

The pincode of Podapadar is 764057.

What is the population of Podapadar?

Podapadar had a total population of 2,563, including 1,248 males and 1,315 females.

How many households are there in Podapadar?

Podapadar had 672 households.

What is the literacy rate in Podapadar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Podapadar was 38.07%. Male literacy was 45.89% and female literacy was 30.74%.