Podakham Population

As per the 2011 Census, Podakham Village has a population of 1.07 k (1,074) with 544 (544) males and 530 (530) females.The sex ratio in Podakham is 975, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Podakham Village is 159 (159) which is 14.8% of Podakham Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Podakham Village is 828 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Podakham village is listed as part of the Kesinga Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Kalahandi District in the state of ODISHA in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

1.07 k

Toatl Population

544

Male Population

530

Female Population

Podakham Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Podakham Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.19 k (1,190), indicating a 10.73% increased from Podakham's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 600 , and the estimated female population is 590 .

Podakham Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Podakham Village estimated population is projected to be 1.20 k (1,197), projecting a 11.42% increased from Podakham's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 603 , and the estimated female population is 594 .

Podakham Literacy Rate

Podakham Village has a literacy rate of 52.57% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Podakham Village is 65.43 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Podakham Village is 39.74 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Podakham

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 52.57 65.43 39.74
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 52.57 65.43 39.74

Podakham Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Podakham Village is 141 (141) with 73 (73) males and 68 (68) females, which is 13.13% of Podakham Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 932 females for every 1000 males.

Podakham Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Podakham Village is 295 (295) with 143 (143) males and 152 (152) females, which is 27.47% of Podakham Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1063 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Podakham

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 975
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 975

Podakham Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Podakham Village are 307 (307).

Podakham Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Podakham Village, there are about 475 (475) workers, making up nearly 44.23% of the Podakham Village total population. Out of these, around 334 (334) are male workers, and about 141 (141) are female workers.

Podakham - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.19 k (1,190) 10.73%
2025 1.20 k (1,197) 11.42% 0.69 %
2026 1.20 k (1,204) 12.01% 0.59 %
2027 1.21 k (1,209) 12.54% 0.53 %
2028 1.22 k (1,215) 13.07% 0.53 %
2029 1.22 k (1,220) 13.59% 0.52 %
2030 1.23 k (1,226) 14.12% 0.53 %
2031 1.23 k (1,231) 14.55% 0.43 %
2032 1.24 k (1,235) 14.91% 0.36 %
2033 1.24 k (1,239) 15.28% 0.37 %
2034 1.24 k (1,242) 15.64% 0.36 %
2035 1.25 k (1,246) 16% 0.36 %
2036 1.25 k (1,250) 16.37% 0.37 %

Projected estimates indicate that Podakham Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.25 k (1,250), with a male population of 628 (628) and a female population of 623 (623). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Podakham Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.

Podakham Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Kendupada 1,019
2 Kuten 1,470
3 Jurkabhadi 679
4 Paralsinga 1,909
5 Bahadurpita 667
6 Dumermunda 1,464
7 Masani munda 982
8 Masani munda Dangar 0
9 Patharla 3,250
10 Jolako 1,208

Podakham Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Podakham is 1.07 k (1,074).

The estimated population of Podakham in 2024 is approximately 1.19 k (1,190).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Podakham is 141 (13.13%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 295 (27.47%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Podakham is 52.57%, with male literacy at 65.43% and female literacy at 39.74%.

The sex ratio in Podakham is 975 females for every 1000 males.

Podakham population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.47% up to 2036.