Pondum
About Pondum
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Pondum village is 450060. Pondum village is located in Dantewada tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 11km away from Dantewada, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Pondum village. As per 2009 stats, Pondum village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 3822.88 hectares. Pondum has a total population of 2,764 peoples, out of which male population is 1,326 while female population is 1,438. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1084 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of pondum village is 19.72% out of which 26.62% males and 13.35% females are literate. There are about 554 houses in pondum village. Pincode of pondum village locality is 494449.
When it comes to administration, Pondum village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Pondum village comes under Dantewara Vidhan Sabha constituency & Bastar Lok Sabha constituency. Dantewada is nearest town to pondum village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.
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Population of Pondum
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,764 | 1,326 | 1,438 |
| Literate Population | 545 | 353 | 192 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,219 | 973 | 1,246 |
Connectivity of Pondum
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pondum
Where is Pondum located?
Pondum village is situated in Dantewada Tehsil, within the Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Pondum?
Pondum serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Pondum?
The pincode of Pondum is 494449, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Pondum as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Pondum is 2,764, with 1,326 males and 1,438 females.
How many households are there in Pondum as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Pondum village has a total of 554 households.
What is the literacy rate in Pondum as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Pondum is 19.72%. The male literacy rate is 26.62%, while the female literacy rate is 13.35%.