Podasing - Gunupur, Rayagada

Podasing is a village situated in the Gunupur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gunupur and around 81 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Chalakamba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Podasing village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Podasing is 426758. The village covers a total geographical area of 144 hectares and falls under the 765033 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Podasing

According to the 2011 Census, Podasing village had a total population of 688 people, including 338 males and 350 females, living in 148 households. The sex ratio was 1,036 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.54%, with male literacy at 61.89% and female literacy at 41.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 61, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 627.

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

Nearby Villages of Podasing

Podasing 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 Podasing

Podasing is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Podasing is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Podasing is about 81 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Podasing

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

Health Facilities in Podasing

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

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