Podia
Podia is a Town and Tehsil in Malkangiri District of Odisha. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Podia Block (CD) is 03228. The total area of Podia Tehsil is 348 km². Podia has a sex ratio of approximately 1013 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Podia Tehsil
Podia Tehsil has a total of 36 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Podia Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bapanpali | Bhejangiwada | Malkangiri (75 km) |
| 2 | Batanawada | Materu | Balimela (17 km) |
| 3 | Cheruguda | Niliguda | Balimela (70 km) |
| 4 | Daranpalli | Niliguda | Balimela (27 km) |
| 5 | Deoguda | Chitrangapalli | Balimela (13 km) |
| 6 | Durumaguda | Niliguda | Balimela (21 km) |
| 7 | Erbanpalli | Gumuka | Balimela (18 km) |
| 8 | Gandhiguda | Materu | Balimela (15 km) |
| 9 | Gotanpali | Bapanpalli | Malkangiri (70 km) |
| 10 | Iralgonda | Gompakunda | Balimela (29 km) |
| 11 | Itaguda | Bapanpalli | Balimela (22 km) |
| 12 | Kaladapalli | Kaldapalli | Malkangiri (90 km) |
| 13 | Kapanpalli | Similibancha | Malkangiri (70 km) |
| 14 | Khillaguda | Matapaka | Balimela (14 km) |
| 15 | Kolaganda | Kaldapalli | Balimela (70 km) |
| 16 | Kotaguda | Podia | Malkangiri (70 km) |
| 17 | Kunchanpalli | Podia | Malkangiri (70 km) |
| 18 | Kunjharguda | Telerai | Balimela (10 km) |
| 19 | M P V 56 | Girkanpalli | Balimela (17 km) |
| 20 | Materu | Materu | Balimela (10 km) |
| 21 | Nandiwada | Niliguda | Balimela (24 km) |
| 22 | Niliguda | Niliguda | Balimela (19 km) |
| 23 | Nunurguda | Nalagunthi | Balimela (20 km) |
| 24 | Pangata | Podia | Balimela (5 km) |
| 25 | Parsanpalli | Materu | Balimela (13 km) |
| 26 | Pegadapalli | Mottu | Balimela (15 km) |
| 27 | Peruwai | Chitrangapalli | Malkangiri (56 km) |
| 28 | Podia | Podia | Malkangiri (70 km) |
| 29 | Polur | Bapanpalli | Malkangiri (82 km) |
| 30 | Ramaguda | Gumuka | Balimela (22 km) |
| 31 | Rodanpalli | Bapanpalli | Balimela (8 km) |
| 32 | Silakota | Bapanpalli | Balimela (15 km) |
| 33 | Supulur | Kaldapalli | Malkangiri (70 km) |
| 34 | Udaygiri | Kalimela | Malkangiri (80 km) |
| 35 | Uskalbag | Niliguda | Balimela (21 km) |
| 36 | Venchanpalli | Venkatapallam | Balimela (9 km) |
Population of Podia Tehsil
The population profile of Podia Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Podia Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 28,264 | 28,264 | N/A |
| Male Population | 14,039 | 14,039 | N/A |
| Female Population | 14,225 | 14,225 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,882 | 4,882 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,381 | 2,381 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,501 | 2,501 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 9,333 | 9,333 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 5,522 | 5,522 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 3,811 | 3,811 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 18,931 | 18,931 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 8,517 | 8,517 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 10,414 | 10,414 | N/A |
| Total Households | 6,421 | 6,421 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 28,264 people. Includes nearly 14,039 males and 14,225 females. Rural population is about 28,264 people.
- There are around 4,882 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 2,381 boys and 2,501 girls.
- Literate population is about 9,333 people. Non-literate population is around 18,931 people.
- There are nearly 6,421 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Podia Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 5,948 | 5,948 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 2,999 | 2,999 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 2,949 | 2,949 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 18,521 | 18,521 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 9,158 | 9,158 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 9,363 | 9,363 | N/A |
| Population Density | 81 / km² | 81 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Podia Tehsil is approximately 5,948 people, including 2,999 males and 2,949 females. Around 5,948 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Podia Tehsil is about 18,521 people, including 9,158 males and 9,363 females. Around 18,521 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 81 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 81 people per sq. km.