Pondi - Kota, Bilaspur

Pondi is a village situated in the Kota tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kota and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bilaspur. Pondi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pondi is 438001. The village covers a total geographical area of 401.87 hectares and falls under the 495113 pincode. Kota is the nearest town, located about 10 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 Kota Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bilaspur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pondi

As per Census 2011, Pondi village has a total population of 1,154 people, consisting of 560 males and 594 females. The village has 302 households and a sex ratio of 1,060 females per 1,000 males. There are 178 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 679 literate and 475 illiterate residents. Additionally, 618 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 246 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pondi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,154560594
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1788494
Scheduled Castes (SC)618306312
Scheduled Tribes (ST)246117129
Literate Population679380299
Illiterate Population475180295

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KhairaNorth1.89 km
SemraNorth-West2.04 km
DongiWest2.63 km
JamunahiSouth-West2.73 km
GhansipurSouth-East2.93 km
ChaporaNorth-West3.28 km
BirgahniNorth-West3.47 km
MohdaWest3.71 km
ShivpurNorth-East3.73 km
ParsadaEast4.75 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pondi

Pondi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kargi Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kota to Pondi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Pondi is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Pondi

Where is Pondi located?

Pondi village is located in Kota Tehsil, Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pondi?

Pondi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Pondi?

The pincode of Pondi is 495113.

What is the population of Pondi?

Pondi has a total population of 1,154, including 560 males and 594 females.

How many households are there in Pondi?

There are 302 households in Pondi.

What is the literacy rate in Pondi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pondi is 58.84%. Male literacy is 67.86% and female literacy is 50.34%.