Bodapoda - Machh Kund, Koraput

Bodapoda is a village situated in the Machh Kund tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machh Kund and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Thusuba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bodapoda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bodapoda is 429590. The village covers a total geographical area of 374 hectares and falls under the 764040 pincode. Koraput is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Bodapoda 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 Bodapoda

According to the 2011 Census, Bodapoda village had a total population of 202 people, including 102 males and 100 females, living in 57 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 21.53%, with male literacy at 34.67% and female literacy at 7.25%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 190.

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

Nearby Villages of Bodapoda

Bodapoda 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 Bodapoda

Public transport in the Bodapoda is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Machhakunda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koraput to Bodapoda is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Bodapoda is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bodapoda

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

Health Facilities in Bodapoda

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

FAQs about Bodapoda