Podaikera - Jeypore, Koraput

Podaikera is a village situated in the Jeypore tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jeypore and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Badajuina serves as the Gram Panchayat for Podaikera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Podaikera is 429025. The village covers a total geographical area of 209 hectares and falls under the 764002 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Podaikera 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 Podaikera

According to the 2011 Census, Podaikera village had a total population of 395 people, including 200 males and 195 females, living in 89 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 13.70%, with male literacy at 19.74% and female literacy at 7.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 169, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 198.

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

Nearby Villages of Podaikera

Podaikera 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 Podaikera

Podaikera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhanapur Orissa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Podaikera is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Podaikera is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Podaikera

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

Health Facilities in Podaikera

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

FAQs about Podaikera