Pondi Kalan - Sihora, Jabalpur

Pondi Kalan is a village situated in the Sihora tehsil of Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sihora and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Jabalpur. Pondikala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pondi Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pondi Kalan is 489075. The village covers a total geographical area of 425.56 hectares and falls under the 483222 pincode. Sihora is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Pondi Kalan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Pondi Kalan

According to the 2011 Census, Pondi Kalan village had a total population of 2,412 people, including 1,235 males and 1,177 females, living in 623 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.36%, with male literacy at 89.42% and female literacy at 64.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 325, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 281.

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 Kalan

Pondi Kalan 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 Kalan

Pondi Kalan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gosalpur, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sihora to Pondi Kalan is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jabalpur to Pondi Kalan is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pondi Kalan

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Pondi Kalan village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Pondi Kalan

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 Kalan village are given below:

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