Poda - Tiring, Mayurbhanj

Poda is a village situated in the Tiring tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tiring and around 127 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Kulughutu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Poda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Poda is 387416. The village covers a total geographical area of 63 hectares and falls under the 757053 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Poda

According to the 2011 Census, Poda village had a total population of 532 people, including 258 males and 274 females, living in 116 households. The sex ratio was 1,062 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.13%, with male literacy at 72.91% and female literacy at 38.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 506.

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

Nearby Villages of Poda

Poda 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 Poda

Public transport in the Poda is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Rairangpur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Poda is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Poda is about 127 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Poda

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

Health Facilities in Poda

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

FAQs about Poda