Poda-Pala - Nandahandi, Nabarangpur

Poda-Pala is a village situated in the Nandahandi tehsil of Nabarangpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Khatiguda and around 35 km from Nabarangapur . Jagannathpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Poda-Pala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Poda-Pala is 428083. The village covers a total geographical area of 1447 hectares and falls under the 764085 pincode. Nabarangapur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Poda-Pala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nabarangpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Poda-Pala

As per Census 2011, Poda-Pala village has a total population of 744 people, consisting of 347 males and 397 females. The village has 207 households and a sex ratio of 1,144 females per 1,000 males. There are 99 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 232 literate and 512 illiterate residents. Additionally, 84 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 478 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Poda-Pala are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population744347397
Child Population (0–6 yrs)994851
Scheduled Castes (SC)844341
Scheduled Tribes (ST)478218260
Literate Population23214587
Illiterate Population512202310

Nearby Villages of Poda-Pala

Poda-Pala 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
LaikatarSouth-West1.73 km
PhutugadaWest1.76 km
PareijholaWest2.24 km
KakatasilNorth2.47 km
KamlagudaNorth-West2.64 km
Chhar PadarSouth-East2.66 km
SemiligudaSouth-West2.67 km
BeheragudaNorth-East2.69 km
BedapadarNorth2.76 km
DandugudaNorth-East3.14 km

Transport and Connectivity of Poda-Pala

Poda-Pala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Maligura, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabarangapur to Poda-Pala is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nabarangapur to Poda-Pala is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Poda-Pala

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Poda-Pala

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-Pala village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Poda-Pala

Where is Poda-Pala located?

Poda-Pala village is located in Nandahandi Tehsil, Nabarangpur district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Poda-Pala?

The Gram Panchayat of Poda-Pala is Jagannathpur.

What is the pincode of Poda-Pala?

The pincode of Poda-Pala is 764085.

What is the population of Poda-Pala?

Poda-Pala has a total population of 744, including 347 males and 397 females.

How many households are there in Poda-Pala?

There are 207 households in Poda-Pala.

What is the literacy rate in Poda-Pala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Poda-Pala is 31.18%. Male literacy is 41.79% and female literacy is 21.91%.