Pandiwara {Pondiwara} - Nainpur, Mandla

Pandiwara {Pondiwara} is a village situated in the Nainpur tehsil of Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nainpur and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Mandla. Pandiwara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pandiwara {Pondiwara} village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pandiwara {Pondiwara} is 493648. The village covers a total geographical area of 198.94 hectares and falls under the 481768 pincode. Nainpur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Pandiwara {Pondiwara} village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Pandiwara {Pondiwara}

As per Census 2011, Pandiwara {Pondiwara} village has a total population of 758 people, consisting of 365 males and 393 females. The village has 180 households and a sex ratio of 1,076 females per 1,000 males. There are 133 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 436 literate and 322 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 396 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pandiwara {Pondiwara} are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population758365393
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1335479
Scheduled Castes (SC)11-
Scheduled Tribes (ST)396187209
Literate Population436260176
Illiterate Population322105217

Nearby Villages of Pandiwara {Pondiwara}

Pandiwara {Pondiwara} 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Dhanpuri Mal.North1.24 km
Manegaon Mal.West2.15 km
Chandia Mal.East2.57 km
PipardonNorth2.83 km
Chandia JarNorth-East2.86 km
Manegaon JarWest2.99 km
Katangi Alias SimarahaEast4.22 km
Amjhar Mal.North4.23 km
Amjhar ChakNorth-East4.25 km
Dhanpuri Ryt.North-East5.10 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pandiwara {Pondiwara}

Pandiwara {Pondiwara} is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chiraidongri, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nainpur to Pandiwara {Pondiwara} is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandla to Pandiwara {Pondiwara} is about 35 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 Pandiwara {Pondiwara}

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Pandiwara {Pondiwara} village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Pandiwara {Pondiwara}

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pandiwara {Pondiwara} village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Pandiwara {Pondiwara}

Where is Pandiwara {Pondiwara} located?

Pandiwara {Pondiwara} village is located in Nainpur Tehsil, Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pandiwara {Pondiwara}?

The Gram Panchayat of Pandiwara {Pondiwara} is Pandiwara.

What is the pincode of Pandiwara {Pondiwara}?

The pincode of Pandiwara {Pondiwara} is 481768.

What is the population of Pandiwara {Pondiwara}?

Pandiwara {Pondiwara} has a total population of 758, including 365 males and 393 females.

How many households are there in Pandiwara {Pondiwara}?

There are 180 households in Pandiwara {Pondiwara}.

What is the literacy rate in Pandiwara {Pondiwara}?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pandiwara {Pondiwara} is 57.52%. Male literacy is 71.23% and female literacy is 44.78%.