Podmundi - Lephripara, Sundargarh

Podmundi is a village situated in the Lephripara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lephripara and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Raidihi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Podmundi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Podmundi is 383729. The village covers a total geographical area of 314 hectares and falls under the 770072 pincode. Sundargarh is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Podmundi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sundargarh Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Podmundi

According to the 2011 Census, Podmundi village had a total population of 376 people, including 194 males and 182 females, living in 99 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.64%, with male literacy at 89.77% and female literacy at 59.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 69, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 226.

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

Nearby Villages of Podmundi

Podmundi 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 Podmundi

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Podmundi. The nearest railway station is Ibh2, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sundargarh to Podmundi is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Podmundi is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Podmundi

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

Health Facilities in Podmundi

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

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