Podimaska Village - Muniguda, Rayagada

Podimaska is a village situated in the Muniguda tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 93 km from Ambadala and around 73 km from Rayagada . Kumudaballi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Podimaska village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Podimaska is 424840. The village covers a total geographical area of 84 hectares and falls under the 765020 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 85 km away.

Podimaska 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 Podimaska

As per Census 2011, Podimaska village has a total population of 239 people, consisting of 114 males and 125 females. The village has 56 households and a sex ratio of 1,096 females per 1,000 males. There are 43 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 100 literate and 139 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Podimaska are given below:

Nearby Villages of Podimaska

Podimaska 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 Podimaska

Podimaska is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Muniguda, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Podimaska is about 85 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Podimaska is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Podimaska

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

Health Facilities in Podimaska

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

FAQs about Podimaska