Pondi Gosai - Poundi-Uproda, Korba

Pondi Gosai is a village situated in the Poundi-Uproda tehsil of Korba district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Poundi-uproda and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Korba. Podigosai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pondi Gosai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pondi Gosai is 436058. The village covers a total geographical area of 362.9 hectares and falls under the 495445 pincode. Katghora is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Pondi Gosai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pali-tanakhar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Korba Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pondi Gosai

According to the 2011 Census, Pondi Gosai village had a total population of 752 people, including 374 males and 378 females, living in 178 households. The sex ratio was 1,011 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.52%, with male literacy at 69.35% and female literacy at 47.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 38, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 443.

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 Gosai

Pondi Gosai 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 Gosai

Pondi Gosai is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gevra Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katghora to Pondi Gosai is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Korba to Pondi Gosai is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pondi Gosai

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

Health Facilities in Pondi Gosai

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 Gosai village are given below:

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