Pondi - Marwahi, Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi

Pondi is a village situated in the Marwahi tehsil of Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from Marwahi and around 160 km from Bilaspur. Pondi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pondi is 437512. The village covers a total geographical area of 701.89 hectares and falls under the 495118 pincode. Pendra is the nearest town, located about 40 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 Marwahi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Korba Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pondi

According to the 2011 Census, Pondi village had a total population of 813 people, including 416 males and 397 females, living in 197 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.56%, with male literacy at 66.47% and female literacy at 42.02%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 751.

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

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Pondi. The nearest railway station is Nigaura, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pendra to Pondi is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Pondi is about 160 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.6 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