Pondi - Bodri, Bilaspur

Pondi is a village situated in the Bodri tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 22 km from Bilha and around 22 km from Bilaspur. Pondi (s) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pondi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pondi is 438949. The village covers a total geographical area of 478.99 hectares and falls under the 495224 pincode. Bilaspur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Pondi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mungeli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bilaspur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pondi

According to the 2011 Census, Pondi village had a total population of 2,499 people, including 1,293 males and 1,206 females, living in 474 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.75%, with male literacy at 65.06% and female literacy at 39.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 178, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 655.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Pondi

Pondi is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Pondi

Pondi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gatora, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bilaspur to Pondi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Pondi is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pondi

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Pondi village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Pondi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pondi village are given below:

FAQs about Pondi