Pondi - Bodla, Kabeerdham

Pondi is a village situated in the Bodla tehsil of Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bodla and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Kawardha. Pondi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pondi is 439367. The village covers a total geographical area of 335.57 hectares and falls under the 491995 pincode. Bodla is the nearest town, located about 7 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 KAWARDHA Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pondi

As per Census 2011, Pondi village has a total population of 3,092 people, consisting of 1,536 males and 1,556 females. The village has 706 households and a sex ratio of 1,013 females per 1,000 males. There are 466 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,804 literate and 1,288 illiterate residents. Additionally, 522 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 70 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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

Pondi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kargi Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bodla to Pondi is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kawardha to Pondi is about 15 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 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