Poibeda - Machh Kund, Koraput

Poibeda is a village situated in the Machh Kund tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machh Kund and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Guneipada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Poibeda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Poibeda is 429577. The village covers a total geographical area of 519 hectares and falls under the 764040 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Poibeda 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 Poibeda

According to the 2011 Census, Poibeda village had a total population of 389 people, including 188 males and 201 females, living in 112 households. The sex ratio was 1,069 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 35.90%, with male literacy at 52.63% and female literacy at 20.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 25, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 181.

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

Nearby Villages of Poibeda

Poibeda 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 Poibeda

Poibeda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 26.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Poibeda is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Poibeda is about 67 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 Poibeda

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

Health Facilities in Poibeda

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

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