Palodi village, Konta tehsil | Pincode 494111

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

anita sodi

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LGD code: 450431
Pincode: 494111
Post office: Sukma
Population: 231
Households: 48
Literacy rate: 11.3%
Sex ratio: 863 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 171
Distance to district centre: 57 km
Distance to mandal centre: 10 km
Distance to Raipur: 360 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 283 km
Nearest railway station: Manuguru · 32 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Ayurvedic Dispensary, R.Kothagudem (Regular) · 21 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Palodi compares

By population, Palodi ranks #39 of 114 villages in Konta mandal.

Literacy rate

11.3%

−9.5% vs mandal average

Palodi: 11.3%
Konta mandal: 20.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

863

−122 vs mandal average

Palodi: 863
Konta mandal: 985

Household size

people per home

4.8

+0.3 vs mandal average

Palodi: 4.8
Konta mandal: 4.5

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Palodi at a glance

Palodi is a village of 231 people in 48 households (Census 2011) in Konta tehsil, Sukma district, Chhattisgarh, the 39th-largest of 114 villages in Konta tehsil. Literacy is 11%, 10 points below the tehsil average of 21% and the sex ratio is 863 women per 1,000 men. It lies 57 km from the Sukma district centre, 35 km from Aswapuram, the nearest town, 32 km from Manuguru railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 494111, served by Sukma post office; the LGD village code is 450431. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Ayurvedic Dispensary, R.Kothagudem (Regular), 21 km away. The sarpanch is anita sodi, and the village votes in Konta assembly constituency, represented by MLA Kawasi Lakhma. The population is estimated at 272 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Palodi · this village	231	11%	—
Kasaram · Konta	81	10%	1.2 km S
Arlapenta · Konta	143	6%	2.9 km S
Karigundam · Konta	661	22%	4.7 km W
Tetemadgu · Konta	433	13%	6.7 km NW
Bhatpad · Dornapal	193	45%	7.2 km W
Palachalma · Konta	393	21%	8.1 km E

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Palodi

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 0
Power hours (winter): 0
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: No
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: BHADRACHALAM (A.P.)
Distance to nearest town (km): 54
Distance to district HQ (km): 216
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 60
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): KISTARAM
Total area (ha): 0
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Palodi

LGD code: 450431
Pincode: 494111
Post office: Sukma
Population (Census 2011): 231
Population (projected 2026): 272
Households: 48
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 863
Literacy rate: 11.3%
Coordinates: 18.05530°N, 81.06030°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Bastar
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Konta
Member of Parliament: Mahesh Kashyap
Member of Legislative Assembly: Kawasi Lakhma
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: anita sodi
Block / Mandal: Konta

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Sukma district level

Then & Now

Palodi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

231

Census 2011 baseline

+17.7%

Population · 2026

272

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.8%

Households · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 231Census 2011
Households: 48Census 2011
Literacy rate: 11.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 863 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2722026 proj. · +17.7% vs 2011
Est. households: 572026 projection
Active job cards: 31,232MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 16,249MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 2,03,79,780ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 925NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 40.5%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.3%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 35.5%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 76.8%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 78.4%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 70.6%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Sukma district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 12,04,680PMAY-G · 12,04,680 of 23,41,457 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Sukma district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,26,429Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Sukma district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Getting there

How to reach Palodi

Mandal centre

Konta · ≈ 10 km

≈ 21 min by car · 25 min by bike

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District centre

Sukma · ≈ 57 km

≈ 1 h 56 min by car · 2 h 18 min by bike

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Nearest town · 18,182 people

Aswapuram · ≈ 35 km

≈ 1 h 11 min by car · 1 h 24 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Raipur360 kmcapital
Hyderabad283 km
Chennai559 km
Bengaluru676 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationManuguru32 km
Bus stopCherla25 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Ayurvedic Dispensary, R.Kothagudem (Regular)21 km
ATM / bankAndhra Bank ATM29 km
CollegeB.E.D college46 km
Police stationesuguralla palli police base37 km

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People often ask about Palodi

What is the pincode of Palodi?

The pincode of Palodi, Konta tehsil, Sukma district, Chhattisgarh is 494111. The post office is Sukma.

Which post office delivers to Palodi?

Mail for Palodi is delivered through Sukma post office, pincode 494111, in Konta tehsil, Sukma district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Palodi located?

Palodi is a village in Konta tehsil of Sukma district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the population of Palodi as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Palodi village has a population of 231 across 48 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Palodi?

The current sarpanch of Palodi gram panchayat is anita sodi.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Palodi in?

Palodi falls under the Bastar Lok Sabha constituency (PC #10) of Chhattisgarh.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Palodi in?

Palodi falls under the Konta assembly constituency (AC #90) of Chhattisgarh.

What is the literacy rate in Palodi?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Palodi village is 11.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Palodi?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Palodi village is 863 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Palodi?

12 schemes currently match residents of Palodi, including Godhan Nyay Yojana, Mahtari Vandana Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Palodi from Sukma district centre?

Palodi is approximately 57 km (straight-line) from the centre of Sukma district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Palodi?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Palodi village is 450431.

Which is the nearest town to Palodi?

Aswapuram (population 18,182, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 35 km from Palodi in a straight line.

How big is Palodi compared to other villages in Konta tehsil?

Palodi ranks 39 of 114 villages in Konta tehsil by Census 2011 population (231 residents).

How far is Palodi from Raipur?

Palodi is about 360 km from Raipur in a straight line (the state capital of Chhattisgarh); by road expect roughly 468 km.

How far is Palodi from Hyderabad?

Palodi is about 283 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 367 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Palodi?

Manuguru is the nearest railway station to Palodi, about 32 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 41 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Palodi?

Cherla is the nearest bus stop to Palodi, about 25 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 32 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Palodi?

Government Ayurvedic Dispensary, R.Kothagudem (Regular) is the nearest hospital or health centre to Palodi, about 21 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 27 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Palodi?

Andhra Bank ATM is the nearest ATM or bank to Palodi, about 29 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 37 km.

Who is the MLA of Palodi?

Palodi falls under Konta assembly constituency (AC 90). The sitting MLA is Kawasi Lakhma (INC).

Who is the MP for Palodi?

Palodi is in Bastar Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Mahesh Kashyap (BJP).

What is the population of Palodi in 2026?

Palodi is estimated at 272 people in 2026, up about 18% from 231 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Palodi in?

Chhattisgarh falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) of the ICAR classification; Palodi in Sukma district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Palodi?

anita sodi is the sarpanch of Palodi gram panchayat, Konta tehsil. See the sarpanch list of Konta tehsil for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-09-23
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-25
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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What is the literacy rate in Palodi?

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What government schemes are applicable for residents of Palodi?

How far is Palodi from Sukma district centre?

What is the LGD code of Palodi?

Which is the nearest town to Palodi?

How big is Palodi compared to other villages in Konta tehsil?

How far is Palodi from Raipur?

How far is Palodi from Hyderabad?

Which is the nearest railway station to Palodi?

Which is the nearest bus stop to Palodi?

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Palodi?

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Palodi?

Who is the MLA of Palodi?

Who is the MP for Palodi?

What is the population of Palodi in 2026?

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Who is the sarpanch of Palodi?

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Palodi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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Latest posts

Chhattisgarh floods: IAF rescues 12 stranded on hut roof as Indravati rises above danger mark; watch

From Chandalpur To Chandanpur: Chhattisgarh Village Sheds 'Embarrassing' Name After Years Of Struggle

A Chhattisgarh village embarrassed by its own name gets a new one: Chandalpur is now Chandanpur

Notable persons of Palodi

Open jobs in Palodi

Upcoming events

Anant Chaturdashi

Gram Sabha — Q3 2026

Gandhi Jayanti

Navaratri (Sharad)

Dussehra (Vijayadashami)