Podlara

Podlara is a village located in Purulia Ii subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 27.6km away from Purulia, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Podlara village. As per 2009 stats, Chharradumdumi is the gram panchayat of Podlara village.

Podlara has its own place in the vibrant Puruliya region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Podlara

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Podlara is 329965. The village spans a total geographical area of 268.71 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 723163. Purulia is nearest town to Podlara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

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Population of Podlara

Below is a concise population overview of Podlara as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,594 1,358 1,236
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 434 227 207
Scheduled Castes (SC) 1,061 548 513
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 10 7 3
Literate Population 1,333 876 457
Illiterate Population 1,261 482 779

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Podlara village:

  • The total population of Podlara village is around 2,594, including approximately 1,358 males and 1,236 females, with a sex ratio of 910 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 434 children aged 0–6 years in Podlara village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Podlara village has 1,061 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 10 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Podlara village is about 51.39%, with male literacy at 64.51% and female literacy at 36.97%.
  • There are around 428 households in Podlara village.

Connectivity of Podlara

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within <5 km distance

Nearby Villages of Podlara

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Podlara

Where is Podlara located?
Podlara village is situated in Purulia Ii Subdivision, within the Puruliya district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Podlara?
The Gram Panchayat of Podlara is Chharradumdumi (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Podlara?
The pincode of Podlara is 723163, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Podlara as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Podlara is 2,594, with 1,358 males and 1,236 females.
How many households are there in Podlara as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Podlara village has a total of 428 households.
What is the literacy rate in Podlara as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Podlara is 51.39%. The male literacy rate is 64.51%, while the female literacy rate is 36.97%.