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

According to the 2011 Census, Pondi village had a total population of 1,154 people, including 560 males and 594 females, living in 302 households. The sex ratio was 1,061 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.57%, with male literacy at 79.83% and female literacy at 59.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 618, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 246.

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, 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.

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:

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