Podapadar - Machh Kund, Koraput

Podapadar is a village situated in the Machh Kund tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machh Kund and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Jalahanjar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Podapadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Podapadar is 429507. The village covers a total geographical area of 96 hectares and falls under the 764040 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 52 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 Koraput Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Podapadar

As per Census 2011, Podapadar village has a total population of 16 people, consisting of 11 males and 5 females. The village has 4 households and a sex ratio of 454 females per 1,000 males. There are 1 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3 literate and 13 illiterate residents. Additionally, 16 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Podapadar

Public transport in the Podapadar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Machhakunda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Podapadar is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Podapadar is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 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:

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:

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