Pongra

Pongra is a village located in Bandgaon subdivision of Pashchimi Singhbhum district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 38km away from sub-district headquarter Bandgaon (tehsildar office) and 44km away from district headquarter Chaibasa. As per 2009 stats, Nakti is the gram panchayat of Pongra village.

Here you can discover what makes Pongra unique in its vibrant Bandgaon-Pashchimi Singhbhum region. You’ll see Pongra’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Pongra

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Pongra is 377234. The village spans a total geographical area of 167.81 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 833102. Bandgaon is nearest town to Pongra village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Pongra village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Chakradharpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Singhbhum Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Pongra

Population of Pongra

According to the 2011 Census, Pongra has a total population of about 654, with approximately 313 males and 341 females. The sex ratio is around 1089 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 102 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 246 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 260. The overall literacy rate is approximately 42.35%, with male literacy at about 58.15% and female literacy near 27.86%. There are around 153 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Pongra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Pongra

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

Nearby Villages of Pongra

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Pongra