Where is Podakham village located?
Podakham is in Kesinga Tahasil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India.
Indian Village Directory
Podakham Village
Podakham is an inhabited village in Kesinga Tahasil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. Its Census village code is 422332, the Census 2011 record lists 1,074 people in 307 households and the reported area is 434 hectares. The local references include Sirol Gram Panchayat, Kesinga CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kesinga at about 9 km.
Village Code422332
Population1,074
Households307
Area434 hectares
Nearest TownKesinga
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Podakham
- Census Village Code
- 422332
- State
- Odisha
- State Census Code
- 21
- District
- Kalahandi
- District Census Code
- 395
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Kesinga
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03159
- CD Block
- Kesinga
- Gram Panchayat
- Sirol
- Households
- 307
- Population
- 1,074
- Male Population
- 544
- Female Population
- 530
- Sex Ratio
- 974.26
- Area
- 434 hectares
- Area
- 4.34 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Kesinga
- Nearest Town Distance
- 9 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 766012
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Podakham at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,074 people, 434 hectares of reported area and Kesinga as the nearest town reference for Podakham, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Podakham falls under Kesinga Tahasil in Kalahandi district, Odisha.
- The Census village code is 422332.
- The record lists 1,074 people living in 307 households.
- The reported village area is 434 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Kesinga.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density247.47 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.5 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share13.13%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share27.47%Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Podakham in the official administrative record. Census village code 422332, Sirol Gram Panchayat and Kesinga CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 21
- District Census Code
- 395
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03159
- Village Census Code
- 422332
- CD Block Code
- 0269
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 25
- CD Block Name
- Kesinga
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Sirol
Location and Distance
Kesinga is the nearest town listed for Podakham, about 9 km away. Bhawanipatna is listed as the district headquarters at about 42 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Kesinga
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 7 km
- District Headquarter
- Bhawanipatna
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 42 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Kesinga
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 9 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Kesinga
- Distance within State/UT
- 9 km
- Nearest Town
- Kesinga
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 9 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 434 hectares
- Area
- 4.34 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,074 people in 307 households, with 544 male residents and 530 female residents. The average household size is 3.5, and SC share is 13.13% and ST share is 27.47% for Podakham. Population density works out to about 247.47 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 307
- Total Population
- 1,074
- Male Population
- 544
- Female Population
- 530
- Sex Ratio
- 974.26
- Average Household Size
- 3.5
- SC Population
- 141
- SC Male Population
- 73
- SC Female Population
- 68
- SC Population Share
- 13.13
- ST Population
- 295
- ST Male Population
- 143
- ST Female Population
- 152
- ST Population Share
- 27.47
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Podakham list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Podakham include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
- Available
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Podakham include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- State Highway
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Podakham include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Podakham is reported as 14 hours per day in summer and 16 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 14 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 16 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 14 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 16 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 14 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 16 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 14 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 16 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Podakham show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Cotton and Ground Nut and net sown area is 395.16 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Cotton
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Ground Nut
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 13.03 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 5.8
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 1.1 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 17.66 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 0.02 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 1.23 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 395.16
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 395.16 hectares
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Podakham
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- 5–10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 13
- Banks in Matched Records
- 9
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 9 | 69% |
| CRM | 4 | 31% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 5 | 38% |
| Bank of Baroda | 1 | 7.7% |
| Canara Bank | 1 | 7.7% |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | 1 | 7.7% |
| Punjab National Bank | 1 | 7.7% |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 766012 | Kalahandi | Kesinga | Kesinga (Nac) | Ward No 08 Main Road Nh 26 Kesinga Near Saraswati Sishu Vidya Mandir, Bhawanipatna Road, Kalahandi, Odisha, 766012 |
| Canara Bank | ATM | 766012 | Kalahandi | Kesinga | Kesinga (Nac) | Kesinga Near Chiranjibi Talkies, Kalahandi, Odisha, 766012 |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | ATM | 766012 | Kalahandi | Kesinga | Kesinga (Nac) | Rajiv Gandhi Chowk Kesinga, Kalahandi, Odisha, 766012 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 766012 | Kalahandi | Kesinga | Kesinga (Nac) | At-Kesingha Punjab National Bank Kesingha, Kalahandi, Odisha, 766012 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 766012 | Kalahandi | Kesinga | Kesinga (Nac) | Jagannathpara, Kesinga Near Jagannath Temple, Kalahandi, Odisha, 766012 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 766012 | Kalahandi | Kesinga | Jolako | Via-Kesinga at-Jolko, Po-Boria, Kalahandi, Odisha, 766012 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 766012 | Kalahandi | Kesinga | Kesinga (Nac) | Kesinga Jagannathpara Kesinga, Kalahandi, Odisha, 766012 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 766012 | Kalahandi | Kesinga | Kesinga (Nac) | Kesinga Kesinga Block Office, Kalahandi, Odisha, 766012 |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Podakham village in?
Podakham village is in Kalahandi district.
Which state is Podakham village in?
Podakham village is in Odisha.
Which tahasil is Podakham under?
Podakham comes under Kesinga Tahasil. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Podakham?
The Census village code of Podakham is 422332.
Which Gram Panchayat is Podakham under?
Podakham is listed under Sirol Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Kesinga.
What is the population of Podakham village?
The village record lists 1,074 people and 307 households for Podakham.
How many households are in Podakham village?
The village record lists 307 households for Podakham.
What is the male and female population of Podakham?
The record lists 544 male residents and 530 female residents for Podakham.
What is the sex ratio of Podakham village?
The sex ratio of Podakham is 974.26 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Podakham village?
The reported geographical area of Podakham is 434 hectares.
What is the population density of Podakham village?
The approximate population density of Podakham is 247.47 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Podakham?
The nearest town listed for Podakham is Kesinga, about 9 km away.
How far is Podakham from the district headquarters?
Podakham is about 42 km from Bhawanipatna, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Podakham from the sub-district headquarters?
Podakham is about 7 km from Kesinga, the tahasil headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Podakham?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Podakham.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Podakham?
For Podakham, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Cotton and Ground Nut and net sown area is 395.16 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Podakham?
The page shows 13 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Podakham. These records include 9 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.