Pondi - Chhapara, Seoni

Pondi is a village situated in the Chhapara tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dungaria Chhapara and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Pondi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pondi is 496030. The village covers a total geographical area of 348.61 hectares and falls under the 480886 pincode. Lakhnadon is the nearest town, located about 36 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 Seoni 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 566 people, including 288 males and 278 females, living in 146 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.26%, with male literacy at 80.66% and female literacy at 55.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 61, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 371.

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 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jurtara, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhnadon to Pondi is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Pondi is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 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