Ponar - Silwani, Raisen

Ponar is a village situated in the Silwani tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 48 km from the tehsil headquarters in Silwani and around 142 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Ponar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ponar is 484909. The village covers a total geographical area of 539.91 hectares and falls under the 464886 pincode. Silwani is the nearest town.

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

Population of Ponar

As per Census 2011, Ponar village has a total population of 738 people, consisting of 377 males and 361 females. The village has 165 households and a sex ratio of 957 females per 1,000 males. There are 142 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 335 literate and 403 illiterate residents. Additionally, 24 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 689 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ponar are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population738377361
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1427270
Scheduled Castes (SC)241410
Scheduled Tribes (ST)689347342
Literate Population335193142
Illiterate Population403184219

Nearby Villages of Ponar

Ponar 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)
NibhoraWest2.27 km
ChargawanSouth-East2.58 km
AmgawanNorth-East2.74 km
ChainpurSouth-West2.81 km
Sala BarruNorth-East3.60 km
JamanjhiriEast3.93 km
GutoriSouth4.64 km
PapdaNorth4.99 km
KatakSouth-East5.50 km
NarayanpurNorth5.50 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ponar

Ponar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gadarwara, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Raisen to Ponar is about 142 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ponar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Ponar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Ponar

Where is Ponar located?

Ponar village is located in Silwani Tehsil, Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ponar?

Ponar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ponar?

The pincode of Ponar is 464886.

What is the population of Ponar?

Ponar has a total population of 738, including 377 males and 361 females.

How many households are there in Ponar?

There are 165 households in Ponar.

What is the literacy rate in Ponar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ponar is 45.39%. Male literacy is 51.19% and female literacy is 39.34%.