Podwala - Vikas Nagar, Dehradun

Podwala is a village situated in the Vikas Nagar tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 26 km from Vikasnagar and around 25 km from Dehradun. Raja Wala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Podwala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Podwala is 045065. The village covers a total geographical area of 46.21 hectares and falls under the 248001 pincode. Herbertpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Podwala

As per Census 2011, Podwala village has a total population of 310 people, consisting of 141 males and 169 females. The village has 68 households and a sex ratio of 1,198 females per 1,000 males. There are 35 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 250 literate and 60 illiterate residents. Additionally, 75 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Podwala

Podwala 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 Podwala

Podwala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Herbertpur to Podwala is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Podwala is about 25 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 Podwala

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

Health Facilities in Podwala

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

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