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

According to the 2011 Census, Poda-Pala village had a total population of 744 people, including 347 males and 397 females, living in 207 households. The sex ratio was 1,144 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 35.97%, with male literacy at 48.49% and female literacy at 25.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 84, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 478.

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-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:

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.

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:

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:

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