Podana village, Nimapada block | Pincode 752110

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SASMITA KHATOI

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LGD code: 409014
Pincode: 752110
Post office: Gop
Population: 409
Households: 98
Literacy rate: 73.8%
Sex ratio: 902 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 186

Census 2011 · in context

How Podana compares

By population, Podana ranks #149 of 241 villages in Nimapada mandal.

Literacy rate

73.8%

−2.7% vs mandal average

Podana: 73.8%
Nimapada mandal: 76.5%
Puri district: 76.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

902

−71 vs mandal average

Podana: 902
Nimapada mandal: 973

Household size

people per home

4.2

−0.1 vs mandal average

Podana: 4.2
Nimapada mandal: 4.3

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

Podana at a glance

Podana is a village of 409 people in 98 households (Census 2011) in Nimapada block, Puri district, Odisha, the 149th-largest of 241 villages in Nimapada block. Literacy is 74%, 3 points below the block average of 77% and the sex ratio is 902 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 752110, served by Gop post office; the LGD village code is 409014. The sarpanch is SASMITA KHATOI, and the village votes in Bhanjanagar assembly constituency, represented by MLA Pradyumna Kumar Nayak. The population is estimated at 482 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Podana · this village	409	74%	—
Chadheigan · Nimapada	1,349	78%	—
Tampalo · Nimapada	616	78%	—
Palasri · Nimapada	548	75%	—
Asapurana · Nimapada	429	74%	—
Tuansahi · Nimapada	323	79%	—
Sorada · Nimapada	219	73%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Podana

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: Yes
Power hours (summer): 18
Power hours (winter): 20
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: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: NIMAPADA
Distance to nearest town (km): 10
Distance to district HQ (km): 57
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 16
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): Tampalo
Total area (ha): 50
Irrigated area (ha): 35.95
Forest area (ha): 1.05

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

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Key facts — Podana

LGD code: 409014
Pincode: 752110
Post office: Gop
Population (Census 2011): 409
Population (projected 2026): 482
Households: 98
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 902
Literacy rate: 73.8%
Lok Sabha constituency: Kandhamal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bhanjanagar
Member of Parliament: Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Pradyumna Kumar Nayak
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SASMITA KHATOI
Block / Mandal: Nimapada

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 Puri district level

Then & Now

Podana — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

409

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

482

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.4%

Households · 2026

116

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: 409Census 2011
Households: 98Census 2011
Literacy rate: 73.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 902 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4822026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 1162026 projection
Active job cards: 1,21,928MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 37,683MGNREGA · 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: 782NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 87.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.5%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 67.3%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 63.3%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 · Puri district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Puri district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Puri 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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September 2026

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Odisha OBC Forum demands 27% reservation for Backward Classes in Panchayat elections

Reported by prameyanews.com.

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Odisha vigilance arrests panchayat officer after detecting 35 plots, two buildings, other assets

Reported by ThePrint.

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Sep

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Odisha Vigilance Arrests Baragada PEO Kartikeswar Behera in DA Case

Reported by Pragativadi.

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Panic in Odisha's coastal villages as seawater enters farmland
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Rain pain continues for southern Odisha
The New Indian Expressyesterday
Odisha OBC Forum demands 27% reservation for Backward Classes in Panchayat elections
prameyanews.com2 days ago
Odisha vigilance arrests panchayat officer after detecting 35 plots, two buildings, other assets
ThePrint3 days ago
Odisha Vigilance Arrests Baragada PEO Kartikeswar Behera in DA Case
pragativadi.com3 days ago
Odisha: PEO in Vigilance net with 35 plots, buildings & market complex
The New Indian Express3 days ago

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People often ask about Podana

What is the pincode of Podana?

The pincode of Podana, Nimapada block, Puri district, Odisha is 752110. The post office is Gop.

Which post office delivers to Podana?

Mail for Podana is delivered through Gop post office, pincode 752110, in Nimapada block, Puri district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Podana located?

Podana is a village in Nimapada block of Puri district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Podana as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Podana village has a population of 409 across 98 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Podana?

The current sarpanch of Podana gram panchayat is SASMITA KHATOI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Podana in?

Podana falls under the Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #13) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Podana in?

Podana falls under the Bhanjanagar assembly constituency (AC #123) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Podana?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Podana village is 73.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Podana?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Podana village is 902 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Podana?

12 schemes currently match residents of Podana, 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 Podana?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Podana village is 409014.

How big is Podana compared to other villages in Nimapada block?

Podana ranks 149 of 241 villages in Nimapada block by Census 2011 population (409 residents).

Who is the MLA of Podana?

Podana falls under Bhanjanagar assembly constituency (AC 123). The sitting MLA is Pradyumna Kumar Nayak (BJP).

Who is the MP for Podana?

Podana is in Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi (BJP).

What is the population of Podana in 2026?

Podana is estimated at 482 people in 2026, up about 18% from 409 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

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

Who is the sarpanch of Podana?

SASMITA KHATOI is the sarpanch of Podana gram panchayat, Nimapada block. See the sarpanch list of Nimapada 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, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-22
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)