Where is Podakhal village located?
Podakhal is in Orkel Tahasil of Malkangiri district in Odisha, India.
Indian Village Directory
Podakhal Village
Podakhal is an inhabited village in Orkel Tahasil of Malkangiri district, Odisha. Its Census village code is 430907, the Census 2011 record lists 209 people in 51 households and the reported area is 539 hectares. The local references include Somanathpur Gram Panchayat, Kudumulgum CD Block and the nearest town reference is Balimela at about 25 km.
Podakhal is a village in Orkel Tahasil, Malkangiri district, Odisha, India. The available record shows Census village code 430907 and 209 people in 51 households.
Village Code430907
Population209
Households51
Area539 hectares
Nearest TownBalimela
Detailed village profile
Podakhal at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 209 people, 539 hectares of reported area and Balimela as the nearest town reference for Podakhal, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Podakhal falls under Orkel Tahasil in Malkangiri district, Odisha.
- The Census village code is 430907.
- The record lists 209 people living in 51 households.
- The reported village area is 539 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Balimela.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, and other reported village details.
Before You Use This Data
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- Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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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 Village Facts
- Village
- Podakhal
- Census Village Code
- 430907
- State
- Odisha
- State Census Code
- 21
- District
- Malkangiri
- District Census Code
- 399
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Orkel
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03226
- CD Block
- Kudumulgum
- Gram Panchayat
- Somanathpur
- Households
- 51
- Population
- 209
- Male Population
- 107
- Female Population
- 102
- Sex Ratio
- 953.27
- Area
- 539 hectares
- Area
- 5.39 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Balimela
- Nearest Town Distance
- 25 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 764043
- Reference Year
- 2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density
38.78 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.1 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
96.17%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Podakhal in the official administrative record. Census village code 430907, Somanathpur Gram Panchayat and Kudumulgum CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 21
- District Census Code
- 399
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03226
- Village Census Code
- 430907
- CD Block Code
- 0310
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 1
- CD Block Name
- Kudumulgum
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Somanathpur
Location and Distance
Balimela is the nearest town listed for Podakhal, about 25 km away. Malkangiri is listed as the district headquarters at about 45 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Orkel
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 18 km
- District Headquarter
- Malkangiri
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 45 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Balimela
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 25 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Balimela
- Distance within State/UT
- 25 km
- Nearest Town
- Balimela
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 25 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 539 hectares
- Area
- 5.39 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 209 people in 51 households, with 107 male residents and 102 female residents. The average household size is 4.1, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 96.17% for Podakhal. Population density works out to about 38.78 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 51
- Total Population
- 209
- Male Population
- 107
- Female Population
- 102
- Sex Ratio
- 953.27
- Average Household Size
- 4.1
- ST Population
- 201
- ST Male Population
- 104
- ST Female Population
- 97
- ST Population Share
- 96.17
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Podakhal include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- 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 Podakhal include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Podakhal include ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Podakhal show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Pulses and Mango, Tamarind. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Handicrafts Commodities First
- Bamboo Products
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Pulses
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Mango, Tamarind
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 301.76 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 163.74
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 73.5 hectares
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Podakhal
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.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- More than 10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 3
- Banks in Matched Records
- 2
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 3 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 2 | 67% |
| Indian Overseas Bank | 1 | 33% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Overseas Bank | ATM | 764043 | Koraput | Boipariguda | Boipariguda | Boipariguda Gouda Street, Koraput, Odisha, 764043 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 764043 | Koraput | Boipariguda | Boipariguda | Koraput Baipariguda, Koraput, Odisha, 764043 |
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 Podakhal village in?
Podakhal village is in Malkangiri district.
Which state is Podakhal village in?
Podakhal village is in Odisha.
Which tahasil is Podakhal under?
Podakhal comes under Orkel Tahasil. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Podakhal?
The Census village code of Podakhal is 430907.
Which Gram Panchayat is Podakhal under?
Podakhal is listed under Somanathpur Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Kudumulgum.
What is the population of Podakhal village?
The village record lists 209 people and 51 households for Podakhal.
How many households are in Podakhal village?
The village record lists 51 households for Podakhal.
What is the male and female population of Podakhal?
The record lists 107 male residents and 102 female residents for Podakhal.
What is the sex ratio of Podakhal village?
The sex ratio of Podakhal is 953.27 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Podakhal village?
The reported geographical area of Podakhal is 539 hectares.
What is the population density of Podakhal village?
The approximate population density of Podakhal is 38.78 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Podakhal?
The nearest town listed for Podakhal is Balimela, about 25 km away.
How far is Podakhal from the district headquarters?
Podakhal is about 45 km from Malkangiri, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Podakhal from the sub-district headquarters?
Podakhal is about 18 km from Orkel, the tahasil headquarters listed in the available records.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Podakhal?
For Podakhal, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Pulses and Mango, Tamarind.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Podakhal?
The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Podakhal. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Podakhal.