Pondi - Lakhanpur, Surguja

Pondi is a village situated in the Lakhanpur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhanpur and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Pondi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pondi is 433075. The village covers a total geographical area of 640.81 hectares and falls under the 497116 pincode. Lakhanpur is the nearest town, located about 20 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 Lundra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Surguja Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pondi

According to the 2011 Census, Pondi village had a total population of 1,056 people, including 535 males and 521 females, living in 238 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.14%, with male literacy at 64.03% and female literacy at 46.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 49, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 673.

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, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhanpur to Pondi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Pondi is about 43 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