Ponch Village - Baloda, Janjgir-Champa

Ponch is a village situated in the Baloda tehsil of Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 6 km from Baloda and around 11 km from Janjgir. Ponch village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ponch is 436707. The village covers a total geographical area of 401.69 hectares and falls under the 495559 pincode. Baloda is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Ponch village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Akaltara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Janjgir Champa Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ponch

As per Census 2011, Ponch village has a total population of 1,483 people, consisting of 750 males and 733 females. The village has 392 households and a sex ratio of 977 females per 1,000 males. There are 225 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 901 literate and 582 illiterate residents. Additionally, 428 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 49 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ponch

Ponch 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 Ponch

Public transport in the Ponch is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Naila, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baloda to Ponch is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Ponch is about 11 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ponch

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

Health Facilities in Ponch

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

FAQs about Ponch