Podadiha - Kaptipada, Mayurbhanj

Podadiha is a village situated in the Kaptipada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kaptipada and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Jayantipata-samil-jamdiha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Podadiha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Podadiha is 391128. The village covers a total geographical area of 86 hectares and falls under the 757077 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Podadiha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Udala Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Podadiha

According to the 2011 Census, Podadiha village had a total population of 639 people, including 323 males and 316 females, living in 173 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.84%, with male literacy at 80.70% and female literacy at 58.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 39, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 377.

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

Nearby Villages of Podadiha

Podadiha 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 Podadiha

Public transport in the Podadiha is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Soro, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Podadiha is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Podadiha is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Podadiha

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

Health Facilities in Podadiha

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

FAQs about Podadiha