Pondi - Poundi-Uproda, Korba

Pondi is a village situated in the Poundi-Uproda tehsil of Korba district, Chhattisgarh. Pondiuproda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pondi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pondi is 436084. The village covers a total geographical area of 722.2 hectares and falls under the 495445 pincode. Katghora is the nearest town, located about 12 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 Pali-tanakhar 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 2,807 people, including 1,400 males and 1,407 females, living in 644 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.23%, with male literacy at 84.20% and female literacy at 68.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 378, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,140.

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

Pondi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gevra Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katghora to Pondi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Korba to Pondi is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 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