Pondi - Ghansaur, Seoni

Pondi is a village situated in the Ghansaur tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghansaur and around 115 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Pondi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pondi is 496208. The village covers a total geographical area of 473.83 hectares and falls under the 480997 pincode. Jabalpur is the nearest town, located about 5 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 Lakhnadon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mandla Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pondi

According to the 2011 Census, Pondi village had a total population of 1,012 people, including 521 males and 491 females, living in 223 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.90%, with male literacy at 83.82% and female literacy at 57.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 35, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 276.

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, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ghonsor, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jabalpur to Pondi is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Pondi is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 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