Pondi - Takhatpur, Bilaspur

Pondi is a village situated in the Takhatpur tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Takhatpur and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Bilaspur. Pondikala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pondi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pondi is 438538. The village covers a total geographical area of 152.71 hectares and falls under the 495112 pincode. Takhatpur 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 Takhatpur 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 1,209 people, consisting of 607 males and 602 females. The village has 277 households and a sex ratio of 991 females per 1,000 males. There are 161 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 705 literate and 504 illiterate residents. Additionally, 225 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 31 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kargi Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Takhatpur 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 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 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