Podana

Podana is a village located in Gop tehsil of Puri district in Odisha, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Gop (tehsildar office) and 45km away from district headquarter Puri. As per 2009 stats, Boulanga is the gram panchayat of Podana village.

Here you can discover what makes Podana unique in its vibrant Gop-Puri region. You’ll see Podana’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Podana

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Podana is 409408. The village spans a total geographical area of 31 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 752107. Nimapada is nearest town to Podana village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 21km away.

When it comes to local governance, Podana village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kakatpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Podana

Population of Podana

According to the 2011 Census, Podana has a total population of about 245, with approximately 120 males and 125 females. The sex ratio is around 1041 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 24 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 72.65%, with male literacy at about 81.67% and female literacy near 64.00%. There are around 57 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Podana's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Podana

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Podana. As per the 2011 stats, Podana had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Podana

Knowing the nearby villages of Podana helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Podana.

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