Ponch
About Ponch
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Ponch village is 436707. Ponch village is located in Baloda tehsil of Janjgir Champa district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 6km away from sub-district headquarter Baloda (tehsildar office) and 11km away from district headquarter Janjgir. As per 2009 stats, Ponch village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 401.69 hectares. Ponch has a total population of 1,483 peoples, out of which male population is 750 while female population is 733. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 977 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of ponch village is 60.76% out of which 71.20% males and 50.07% females are literate. There are about 392 houses in ponch village. Pincode of ponch village locality is 496338.
When it comes to administration, Ponch 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, Ponch village comes under Akaltara Vidhan Sabha constituency & Janjgir Champa Lok Sabha constituency. Baloda is nearest town to ponch village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 6km away.
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Population of Ponch
The population details of Ponch cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,483 | 750 | 733 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 225 | 115 | 110 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 428 | 204 | 224 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 49 | 23 | 26 |
| Literate Population | 901 | 534 | 367 |
| Illiterate Population | 582 | 216 | 366 |
Connectivity of Ponch
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ponch
Where is Ponch located?
Ponch village is situated in Baloda Tehsil, within the Janjgir Champa district of Chhattisgarh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Ponch?
Ponch serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Ponch?
The pincode of Ponch is 496338, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Ponch as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Ponch is 1,483, with 750 males and 733 females.
How many households are there in Ponch as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Ponch village has a total of 392 households.
What is the literacy rate in Ponch as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Ponch is 60.76%. The male literacy rate is 71.20%, while the female literacy rate is 50.07%.