Pondi - Lakhnadon, Seoni

Pondi is a village situated in the Lakhnadon tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhnadon and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Pondi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pondi is 495767. The village covers a total geographical area of 370.93 hectares and falls under the 480886 pincode. Lakhnadon is the nearest town, located about 40 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 597 people, including 313 males and 284 females, living in 121 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.11%, with male literacy at 72.26% and female literacy at 47.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 61, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 381.

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 shared van services. The nearest railway station is Devri P.h., while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhnadon to Pondi is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Pondi is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 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