Podana - Gop, Puri
Podana is a village situated in the Gop tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gop and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Boulanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Podana village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Podana is 409408. The village covers a total geographical area of 31 hectares and falls under the 752110 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.
Podana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kakatpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Podana
According to the 2011 Census, Podana village had a total population of 245 people, including 120 males and 125 females, living in 57 households. The sex ratio was 1,042 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.54%, with male literacy at 89.09% and female literacy at 72.07%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 245 | 120 | 125 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 24 | 10 | 14 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 178 | 98 | 80 |
| Illiterate Population | 67 | 22 | 45 |
Nearby Villages of Podana
Podana is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Podana
Podana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Podana is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Podana is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Podana
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Podana village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Podana
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Podana village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Podana
Where is Podana located?
Podana village is located in Gop Tehsil, Puri district, Odisha, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Podana?
The Gram Panchayat of Podana is Boulanga.
What is the pincode of Podana?
The pincode of Podana is 752110.
What is the population of Podana?
Podana had a total population of 245, including 120 males and 125 females.
How many households are there in Podana?
Podana had 57 households.
What is the literacy rate in Podana?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Podana was 80.54%. Male literacy was 89.09% and female literacy was 72.07%.