Pondi - Baihar, Balaghat

Pondi is a village situated in the Baihar tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baihar and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Pondi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pondi is 498011. The village covers a total geographical area of 652.96 hectares and falls under the 481117 pincode. Baihar is the nearest town, located about 24 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 Paraswada Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pondi

According to the 2011 Census, Pondi village had a total population of 1,995 people, including 998 males and 997 females, living in 459 households. The sex ratio was 999 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.03%, with male literacy at 82.83% and female literacy at 65.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 54, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 475.

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 Dhapewara, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baihar to Pondi is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Pondi is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 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