Podapadara - Kashipur, Rayagada
Podapadara is a village situated in the Kashipur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kashipur and around 115 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Adajore serves as the Gram Panchayat for Podapadara village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Podapadara is 425735. The village covers a total geographical area of 144 hectares and falls under the 765015 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 110 km away.
Podapadara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rayagada Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koraput Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Podapadara
As per Census 2011, Podapadara village has a total population of 620 people, consisting of 297 males and 323 females. The village has 145 households and a sex ratio of 1,087 females per 1,000 males. There are 131 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 244 literate and 376 illiterate residents. Additionally, 123 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 495 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Podapadara are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 620 | 297 | 323 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 131 | 65 | 66 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 123 | 66 | 57 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 495 | 231 | 264 |
| Literate Population | 244 | 174 | 70 |
| Illiterate Population | 376 | 123 | 253 |
Nearby Villages of Podapadara
Podapadara 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 Podapadara
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Podapadara.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 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 Rayagada to Podapadara is about 110 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Podapadara is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Podapadara
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Podapadara village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Podapadara
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Podapadara 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 Podapadara
Where is Podapadara located?
Podapadara village is located in Kashipur Tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Podapadara?
The Gram Panchayat of Podapadara is Adajore.
What is the pincode of Podapadara?
The pincode of Podapadara is 765015.
What is the population of Podapadara?
Podapadara has a total population of 620, including 297 males and 323 females.
How many households are there in Podapadara?
There are 145 households in Podapadara.
What is the literacy rate in Podapadara?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Podapadara is 39.35%. Male literacy is 58.59% and female literacy is 21.67%.