Podapodi village, Junagarh block | Pincode 766014

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SANJUKTA MAJHI

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LGD code: 423824
Pincode: 766014
Post office: Junagarh
Population: 42
Households: 13
Literacy rate: 35.7%
Sex ratio: 1000 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 28

Census 2011 · in context

How Podapodi compares

By population, Podapodi ranks #158 of 168 villages in Junagarh mandal.

Literacy rate

35.7%

−12.5% vs mandal average

Podapodi: 35.7%
Junagarh mandal: 48.2%
Kalahandi district: 50.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,000

−3 vs mandal average

Podapodi: 1,000
Junagarh mandal: 1,003

Household size

people per home

3.2

−0.8 vs mandal average

Podapodi: 3.2
Junagarh mandal: 4.0

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

Podapodi at a glance

Podapodi is a village of 42 people in 13 households (Census 2011) in Junagarh block, Kalahandi district, Odisha, the 158th-largest of 168 villages in Junagarh block. Literacy is 36%, 13 points below the block average of 48% and the sex ratio is 1,000 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 766014, served by Junagarh post office; the LGD village code is 423824. The sarpanch is SANJUKTA MAJHI, and the village votes in Lanjigarh assembly constituency, represented by MLA Pradip Kumar Dishari. The population is estimated at 50 in 2026, up 19% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Podapodi · this village	42	36%	—
Bankapalas (2) · Junagarh	756	39%	—
Ratanpala (3) · Junagarh	575	42%	—
Balarampur(2) · Junagarh	456	43%	—
Santikraguda · Junagarh	106	32%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Podapodi

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
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: JUNAGARH
Distance to nearest town (km): 20
Distance to district HQ (km): 45
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 20
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Bankapalash
Total area (ha): 79
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 — Podapodi

LGD code: 423824
Pincode: 766014
Post office: Junagarh
Population (Census 2011): 42
Population (projected 2026): 50
Households: 13
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1000
Literacy rate: 35.7%
Lok Sabha constituency: Kalahandi
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Lanjigarh
Member of Parliament: Malvika Devi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Pradip Kumar Dishari
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SANJUKTA MAJHI
Block / Mandal: Junagarh

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 Kalahandi district level

Then & Now

Podapodi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+19.0%

Population · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+15.4%

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: 42Census 2011
Households: 13Census 2011
Literacy rate: 35.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1000 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 502026 proj. · +19% vs 2011
Est. households: 152026 projection
Active job cards: 2,20,401MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,30,213MGNREGA · 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: 903NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 63.8%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 64.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 64.2%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 · Kalahandi district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Kalahandi district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Kalahandi 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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Odisha: PEO in Vigilance net with 35 plots, buildings & market complex

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Odisha yet to take final call on 27% OBC quota in panchayat polls, govt tells Assembly

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Odisha Vigilance Arrests Baragada PEO Kartikeswar Behera in DA Case
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Odisha: PEO in Vigilance net with 35 plots, buildings & market complex
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Odisha yet to take final call on 27% OBC quota in panchayat polls, govt tells Assembly
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Implementing OBC quota in upcoming panchayat poll under examination: Odisha minister
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Quick answers

People often ask about Podapodi

What is the pincode of Podapodi?

The pincode of Podapodi, Junagarh block, Kalahandi district, Odisha is 766014. The post office is Junagarh.

Which post office delivers to Podapodi?

Mail for Podapodi is delivered through Junagarh post office, pincode 766014, in Junagarh block, Kalahandi district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Podapodi located?

Podapodi is a village in Junagarh block of Kalahandi district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Podapodi as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Podapodi village has a population of 42 across 13 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Podapodi?

The current sarpanch of Podapodi gram panchayat is SANJUKTA MAJHI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Podapodi in?

Podapodi falls under the Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency (PC #11) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Podapodi in?

Podapodi falls under the Lanjigarh assembly constituency (AC #77) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Podapodi?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Podapodi village is 35.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Podapodi?

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

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Podapodi?

12 schemes currently match residents of Podapodi, 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 Podapodi?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Podapodi village is 423824.

How big is Podapodi compared to other villages in Junagarh block?

Podapodi ranks 158 of 168 villages in Junagarh block by Census 2011 population (42 residents).

Who is the MLA of Podapodi?

Podapodi falls under Lanjigarh assembly constituency (AC 77). The sitting MLA is Pradip Kumar Dishari (BJD).

Who is the MP for Podapodi?

Podapodi is in Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Malvika Devi (BJP).

What is the population of Podapodi in 2026?

Podapodi is estimated at 50 people in 2026, up about 19% from 42 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Podapodi 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; Podapodi in Kalahandi district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Podapodi?

SANJUKTA MAJHI is the sarpanch of Podapodi gram panchayat, Junagarh block. See the sarpanch list of Junagarh 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, 2026-09-23
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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