Podhamunda village, Kantamal block | Pincode 762016

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Bhagabati Sethi

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LGD code: 417740
Pincode: 762016
Post office: Manamunda
Population: 54
Households: 14
Literacy rate: 50%
Sex ratio: 1000 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 34

Census 2011 · in context

How Podhamunda compares

By population, Podhamunda ranks #268 of 299 villages in Kantamal mandal.

Literacy rate

50.0%

−5.7% vs mandal average

Podhamunda: 50.0%
Kantamal mandal: 55.7%
Boudh district: 61.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,000

+3 vs mandal average

Podhamunda: 1,000
Kantamal mandal: 997

Household size

people per home

3.9

−0.1 vs mandal average

Podhamunda: 3.9
Kantamal mandal: 4.0

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

Podhamunda at a glance

Podhamunda is a village of 54 people in 14 households (Census 2011) in Kantamal block, Boudh district, Odisha, the 268th-largest of 299 villages in Kantamal block. Literacy is 50%, 6 points below the block average of 56% and the sex ratio is 1,000 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 762016, served by Manamunda post office; the LGD village code is 417740. The sarpanch is Bhagabati Sethi, and the village votes in Titlagarh assembly constituency, represented by MLA Nabin Kumar Jain. The population is estimated at 64 in 2026, up 19% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Podhamunda · this village	54	50%	—
Pindapadar · Kantamal	507	48%	—
Lambosori · Kantamal	480	60%	—
Turideula · Kantamal	468	49%	—
Badajharmunda · Kantamal	467	53%	—
Mardol · Kantamal	465	65%	—
Guhirapali · Kantamal	373	35%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Podhamunda

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 12
Power hours (winter): 16
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: Yes
Anganwadi centre: No
ASHA worker: No
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: SONAPUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 30
Distance to district HQ (km): 82
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 18
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): Lambasory
Total area (ha): 174
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 146.56

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

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Key facts — Podhamunda

LGD code: 417740
Pincode: 762016
Post office: Manamunda
Population (Census 2011): 54
Population (projected 2026): 64
Households: 14
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1000
Literacy rate: 50.0%
Lok Sabha constituency: Bolangir
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Titlagarh
Member of Parliament: Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo
Member of Legislative Assembly: Nabin Kumar Jain
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Bhagabati Sethi
Block / Mandal: Kantamal

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 Boudh district level

Then & Now

Podhamunda — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.5%

Population · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+21.4%

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: 54Census 2011
Households: 14Census 2011
Literacy rate: 50.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1000 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 642026 proj. · +18.5% vs 2011
Est. households: 172026 projection
Active job cards: 73,287MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 35,176MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 3,31,48,964ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

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

Tap water at homedistrict level: 68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Boudh district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Boudh district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Boudh 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.

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People often ask about Podhamunda

What is the pincode of Podhamunda?

The pincode of Podhamunda, Kantamal block, Boudh district, Odisha is 762016. The post office is Manamunda.

Which post office delivers to Podhamunda?

Mail for Podhamunda is delivered through Manamunda post office, pincode 762016, in Kantamal block, Boudh district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Podhamunda located?

Podhamunda is a village in Kantamal block of Boudh district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Podhamunda as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Podhamunda village has a population of 54 across 14 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Podhamunda?

The current sarpanch of Podhamunda gram panchayat is Bhagabati Sethi.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Podhamunda in?

Podhamunda falls under the Bolangir Lok Sabha constituency (PC #10) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Podhamunda in?

Podhamunda falls under the Titlagarh assembly constituency (AC #69) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Podhamunda?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Podhamunda village is 50.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Podhamunda?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Podhamunda village is 1000 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Podhamunda?

12 schemes currently match residents of Podhamunda, including KALIA - Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation, Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), Mission Shakti - Odisha SHG Programme. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Podhamunda?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Podhamunda village is 417740.

How big is Podhamunda compared to other villages in Kantamal block?

Podhamunda ranks 268 of 299 villages in Kantamal block by Census 2011 population (54 residents).

Who is the MLA of Podhamunda?

Podhamunda falls under Titlagarh assembly constituency (AC 69). The sitting MLA is Nabin Kumar Jain (BJP).

Who is the MP for Podhamunda?

Podhamunda is in Bolangir Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo (BJP).

What is the population of Podhamunda in 2026?

Podhamunda is estimated at 64 people in 2026, up about 19% from 54 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Podhamunda in?

Odisha falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) and the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) of the ICAR classification; Podhamunda in Boudh district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Podhamunda?

Bhagabati Sethi is the sarpanch of Podhamunda gram panchayat, Kantamal block. See the sarpanch list of Kantamal block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-11
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