Podibhata - Kalyanasingpur, Rayagada

Podibhata is a village situated in the Kalyanasingpur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyanasingpur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Polama serves as the Gram Panchayat for Podibhata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Podibhata is 425580. The village covers a total geographical area of 457 hectares and falls under the 765016 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 62 km away.

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

Population of Podibhata

According to the 2011 Census, Podibhata village had a total population of 377 people, including 163 males and 214 females, living in 85 households. The sex ratio was 1,313 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 19.09%, with male literacy at 26.19% and female literacy at 14.21%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 377.

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

Nearby Villages of Podibhata

Podibhata 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 Podibhata

Podibhata is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bissamcuttack, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Podibhata is about 62 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Podibhata 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 Podibhata

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

Health Facilities in Podibhata

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

FAQs about Podibhata