Podimaska village, Ambadala block | Pincode 765020

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Podimaska is a village in Ambadala mandal, Rayagada district, Odisha, with a population of 239 across 56 households. The village has a literacy rate of 41.8% and is located at coordinates 19.690°N, 83.535°E with PIN code 765020.

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GOURI PIDIKAKA

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LGD code: 424840
Pincode: 765020
Post office: Muniguda
Population: 239
Households: 56
Literacy rate: 41.8%
Sex ratio: 1096 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 152
Distance to district centre: 40 km
Distance to mandal centre: 10 km
Distance to Bhubaneswar: 249 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 591 km
Nearest railway station: Doikallu · 8 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Skin Hospital · 9 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Podimaska compares

By population, Podimaska ranks #41 of 192 villages in Ambadala mandal.

Literacy rate

41.8%

+5.9% vs mandal average

Podimaska: 41.8%
Ambadala mandal: 35.9%
Rayagada district: 42.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,096

+92 vs mandal average

Podimaska: 1,096
Ambadala mandal: 1,004

Household size

people per home

4.3

+0.3 vs mandal average

Podimaska: 4.3
Ambadala mandal: 4.0

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

Podimaska at a glance

Podimaska is a village of 239 people in 56 households (Census 2011) in Ambadala block, Rayagada district, Odisha, the 41st-largest of 192 villages in Ambadala block. Literacy is 42%, 6 points above the block average of 36% and the sex ratio is 1,096 women per 1,000 men. It lies 40 km from the Rayagada district centre, 8 km from Doikallu railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 765020, served by Muniguda post office; the LGD village code is 424840. The nearest hospital or health centre is Skin Hospital, 9 km away. The sarpanch is GOURI PIDIKAKA. The population is estimated at 282 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Podimaska · this village	239	42%	—
Odamaska · Muniguda	—	—	0 km N
Kuruma Jodi · Muniguda	92	36%	0.6 km NE
Meringi · Muniguda	447	57%	1.5 km SE
Kota · Muniguda	67	3%	1.5 km W
Kinam · Ambadala	259	38%	1.5 km W
Bhimpur · Muniguda	132	7%	2.3 km NE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Podimaska

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: 1
Secondary school: 1
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: No
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: RAYAGADA
Distance to nearest town (km): 85
Distance to district HQ (km): 73
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 93
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): Kumudaballi
Total area (ha): 84
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 6.95

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

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Key facts — Podimaska

LGD code: 424840
Pincode: 765020
Post office: Muniguda
Population (Census 2011): 239
Population (projected 2026): 282
Households: 56
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1096
Literacy rate: 41.8%
Coordinates: 19.69035°N, 83.53492°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Koraput
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bissam Cuttack
Member of Parliament: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: GOURI PIDIKAKA
Block / Mandal: Ambadala

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 Rayagada district level

Then & Now

Podimaska — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

239

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Population · 2026

282

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

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: 239Census 2011
Households: 56Census 2011
Literacy rate: 41.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1096 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2822026 proj. · +18% vs 2011
Est. households: 662026 projection
Active job cards: 1,26,090MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 73,434MGNREGA · 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: 951NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 45.1%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 96.6%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 50.5%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 92.7%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 69.1%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 · Rayagada district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Rayagada district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Rayagada 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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Getting there

How to reach Podimaska

Mandal centre

Ambadala · ≈ 10 km

≈ 21 min by car · 25 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Rayagada · ≈ 40 km

≈ 1 h 22 min by car · 1 h 38 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Bhubaneswar249 kmcapital
Hyderabad591 km
Kolkata595 km
Chennai813 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationDoikallu8 km
Hospital / PHCSkin Hospital9 km
Police stationl. police station56 km

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September 2026

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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

Reported by newindianexpress.com.

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

Reported by The Statesman.

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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
newindianexpress.com14h ago
Odisha yet to take final call on 27% OBC quota in panchayat polls, govt tells Assembly
thestatesman.comyesterday
Implementing OBC quota in upcoming panchayat poll under examination: Odisha minister
orissapost.comyesterday
Odisha Vigilance Raids 6 Locations of Baragada PEO in DA Probe
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IMD issues ‘Extremely Heavy Rainfall’ alert for Odisha; warns of intense monsoon activity
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Quick answers

People often ask about Podimaska

What is the pincode of Podimaska?

The pincode of Podimaska, Ambadala block, Rayagada district, Odisha is 765020. The post office is Muniguda.

Which post office delivers to Podimaska?

Mail for Podimaska is delivered through Muniguda post office, pincode 765020, in Ambadala block, Rayagada district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Podimaska located?

Podimaska is a village in Ambadala block of Rayagada district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Podimaska as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Podimaska village has a population of 239 across 56 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Podimaska?

The current sarpanch of Podimaska gram panchayat is GOURI PIDIKAKA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Podimaska in?

Podimaska falls under the Koraput Lok Sabha constituency (PC #21) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Podimaska in?

Podimaska falls under the Bissam Cuttack assembly constituency (AC #139) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Podimaska?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Podimaska village is 41.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Podimaska?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Podimaska village is 1096 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Podimaska?

12 schemes currently match residents of Podimaska, 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.

How far is Podimaska from Rayagada district centre?

Podimaska is approximately 40 km (straight-line) from the centre of Rayagada district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Podimaska?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Podimaska village is 424840.

How big is Podimaska compared to other villages in Ambadala block?

Podimaska ranks 41 of 192 villages in Ambadala block by Census 2011 population (239 residents).

How far is Podimaska from Bhubaneswar?

Podimaska is about 249 km from Bhubaneswar in a straight line (the state capital of Odisha); by road expect roughly 323 km.

How far is Podimaska from Hyderabad?

Podimaska is about 591 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 768 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Podimaska?

Doikallu is the nearest railway station to Podimaska, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Podimaska?

Skin Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Podimaska, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 11 km.

Who is the MP for Podimaska?

Podimaska is in Koraput Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka (INC).

What is the population of Podimaska in 2026?

Podimaska is estimated at 282 people in 2026, up about 18% from 239 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

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

Who is the sarpanch of Podimaska?

GOURI PIDIKAKA is the sarpanch of Podimaska gram panchayat, Ambadala block. See the sarpanch list of Ambadala 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
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)