Ponda

Ponda is a village located in Nichar tehsil of Kinnaur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 60km away from district headquarter Bhawanagar. Bhawanagar is the sub-district headquarter of Ponda village. As per 2009 stats, Ponda village is also a gram panchayat.

Ponda has its own place in the vibrant Kinnaur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Ponda

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ponda is 027161. The village spans a total geographical area of 49.58 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 172115. Rampur is nearest town to Ponda village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Ponda

Below is a concise population overview of Ponda as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 172 77 95
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 19 11 8
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 160 68 92
Literate Population 127 59 68
Illiterate Population 45 18 27

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Ponda village:

  • The total population of Ponda village is around 172, including approximately 77 males and 95 females, with a sex ratio of 1233 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 19 children aged 0–6 years in Ponda village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Ponda village has 160 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Ponda village is about 73.84%, with male literacy at 76.62% and female literacy at 71.58%.
  • There are around 47 households in Ponda village.

Connectivity of Ponda

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Ponda. As per the 2011 stats, Ponda had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Ponda

Knowing the nearby villages of Ponda helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Ponda.

Saki Charang Baro D P F 79 Solding Palingi Ralpa Change Gramang Rawa D P F 74 Chhayuda Dhar

Frequently Asked Questions about Ponda

Where is Ponda located?
Ponda village is situated in Nichar Tehsil, within the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Ponda?
Ponda serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Ponda?
The pincode of Ponda is 172115, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Ponda as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Ponda is 172, with 77 males and 95 females.
How many households are there in Ponda as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Ponda village has a total of 47 households.
What is the literacy rate in Ponda as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Ponda is 73.84%. The male literacy rate is 76.62%, while the female literacy rate is 71.58%.