Pondi - Bankhedi, Narmadapuram

Pondi is a village situated in the Bankhedi tehsil of Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from Bankhedi and around 95 km from Hoshangabad. Pondi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pondi is 488001. The village covers a total geographical area of 563.92 hectares and falls under the 461990 pincode. Pipariya is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Pondi

According to the 2011 Census, Pondi village had a total population of 656 people, including 350 males and 306 females, living in 130 households. The sex ratio was 874 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.78%, with male literacy at 64.47% and female literacy at 52.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 109.

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 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bankhedi, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pipariya to Pondi is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hoshangabad to Pondi is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 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