Pondi - Lanji, Balaghat

Pondi is a village situated in the Lanji tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanji and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Binjhalgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pondi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pondi is 498480. The village covers a total geographical area of 174.11 hectares and falls under the 481224 pincode. Lanji 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 Lanji 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 745 people, including 380 males and 365 females, living in 174 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.02%, with male literacy at 95.72% and female literacy at 88.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 32, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 313.

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 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Amgaon, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lanji to Pondi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Pondi is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 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