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

As per Census 2011, Podaikera village has a total population of 395 people, consisting of 200 males and 195 females. The village has 89 households and a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males. There are 103 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 40 literate and 355 illiterate residents. Additionally, 169 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 198 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Podaikera are given below:

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