Podapalama
Podapalama is a village located in Sunabeda tehsil of Koraput district in Odisha, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Sunabeda (tehsildar office) and 24km away from district headquarter Koraput. As per 2009 stats, Rajpalma is the gram panchayat of Podapalama village.
Podapalama has its own place in the vibrant Koraput region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.
About Podapalama
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Podapalama is 429970. The village spans a total geographical area of 275 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 763004. Nabarangapur is nearest town to Podapalama village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.
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Population of Podapalama
Below is a concise population overview of Podapalama as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 242 | 116 | 126 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 43 | 19 | 24 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 225 | 105 | 120 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 9 | 7 | 2 |
| Literate Population | 76 | 55 | 21 |
| Illiterate Population | 166 | 61 | 105 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Podapalama village:
- The total population of Podapalama village is around 242, including approximately 116 males and 126 females, with a sex ratio of 1086 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 43 children aged 0–6 years in Podapalama village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Podapalama village has 225 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 9 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy rate of Podapalama village is about 31.40%, with male literacy at 47.41% and female literacy at 16.67%.
- There are around 70 households in Podapalama village.
Connectivity of Podapalama
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Podapalama. As per the 2011 stats, Podapalama had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Podapalama
Knowing the nearby villages of Podapalama helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Podapalama.
Frequently Asked Questions about Podapalama
- Where is Podapalama located?
- Podapalama village is situated in Sunabeda Tehsil, within the Koraput district of Odisha, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Podapalama?
- The Gram Panchayat of Podapalama is Rajpalma (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the pincode of Podapalama?
- The pincode of Podapalama is 763004, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Podapalama as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Podapalama is 242, with 116 males and 126 females.
- How many households are there in Podapalama as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Podapalama village has a total of 70 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Podapalama as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Podapalama is 31.40%. The male literacy rate is 47.41%, while the female literacy rate is 16.67%.