Pongra
About Pongra
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Pongra village is 377234. Pongra village is 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.
The total geographical area of village is 167.81 hectares. Pongra has a total population of 654 peoples, out of which male population is 313 while female population is 341. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1089 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of pongra village is 42.35% out of which 58.15% males and 27.86% females are literate. There are about 153 houses in pongra village. Pincode of pongra village locality is 833102.
When it comes to administration, Pongra village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Pongra village comes under Chakradharpur Vidhan Sabha constituency & Singhbhum Lok Sabha constituency. Bandgaon is nearest town to pongra village for all major economic activities.
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Population of Pongra
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 654 | 313 | 341 |
| Children (0-6) | 102 | 53 | 49 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 246 | 116 | 130 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 260 | 123 | 137 |
| Literate Population | 277 | 182 | 95 |
| Illiterate Population | 377 | 131 | 246 |
Connectivity of Pongra
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pongra
Where is Pongra located?
Pongra village is situated in Bandgaon Subdivision, within the Pashchimi Singhbhum district of Jharkhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Pongra?
The Gram Panchayat of Pongra is Nakti (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Pongra?
The pincode of Pongra is 833102, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Pongra as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Pongra is 654, with 313 males and 341 females.
How many households are there in Pongra as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Pongra village has a total of 153 households.
What is the literacy rate in Pongra as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Pongra is 42.35%. The male literacy rate is 58.15%, while the female literacy rate is 27.86%.