Podwala

Podwala is a village located in Vikasnagar tehsil of Dehradun district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 26km away from sub-district headquarter Vikasnagar (tehsildar office) and 25km away from district headquarter Dehradun. As per 2009 stats, Raja Wala is the gram panchayat of Podwala village.

Here you can discover what makes Podwala unique in its vibrant Vikasnagar-Dehradun region. You’ll see Podwala’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Podwala

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Podwala is 045065. The village spans a total geographical area of 46.21 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 248197. Herbertpur is nearest town to Podwala village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Podwala village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sahaspur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Podwala

Population of Podwala

According to the 2011 Census, Podwala has a total population of about 310, with approximately 141 males and 169 females. The sex ratio is around 1198 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 35 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 75 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 80.65%, with male literacy at about 85.11% and female literacy near 76.92%. There are around 68 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Podwala's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Podwala

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Podwala. As per the 2011 stats, Podwala had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Podwala

Knowing the nearby villages of Podwala helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Podwala.

Frequently Asked Questions about Podwala