Podwala
About Podwala
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Podwala village is 045065. Podwala village is 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.
The total geographical area of village is 46.21 hectares. Podwala has a total population of 310 peoples, out of which male population is 141 while female population is 169. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1198 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of podwala village is 80.65% out of which 85.11% males and 76.92% females are literate. There are about 68 houses in podwala village. Pincode of podwala village locality is 248197.
When it comes to administration, Podwala village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Podwala village comes under Sahaspur Vidhan Sabha constituency & Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency. Herbertpur is nearest town to podwala village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.
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Population of Podwala
The population details of Podwala cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 310 | 141 | 169 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 35 | 14 | 21 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 75 | 38 | 37 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 250 | 120 | 130 |
| Illiterate Population | 60 | 21 | 39 |
Connectivity of Podwala
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Podwala
Where is Podwala located?
Podwala village is situated in Vikasnagar Tehsil, within the Dehradun district of Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Podwala?
The Gram Panchayat of Podwala is Raja Wala (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Podwala?
The pincode of Podwala is 248197, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Podwala as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Podwala is 310, with 141 males and 169 females.
How many households are there in Podwala as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Podwala village has a total of 68 households.
What is the literacy rate in Podwala as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Podwala is 80.65%. The male literacy rate is 85.11%, while the female literacy rate is 76.92%.