Pongariha - Takhatpur, Bilaspur

Pongariha is a village situated in the Takhatpur tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Takhatpur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Bilaspur. Pongriha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pongariha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pongariha is 438565. The village covers a total geographical area of 154 hectares and falls under the 495330 pincode. Takhatpur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Pongariha 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 Pongariha

According to the 2011 Census, Pongariha village had a total population of 633 people, including 306 males and 327 females, living in 151 households. The sex ratio was 1,069 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.16%, with male literacy at 83.46% and female literacy at 61.68%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 188.

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

Nearby Villages of Pongariha

Pongariha 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 Pongariha

Pongariha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kargi Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Takhatpur to Pongariha is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Pongariha is about 45 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 Pongariha

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

Health Facilities in Pongariha

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

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