Ponga - Narala, Kalahandi

Ponga is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narala and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Kurmel serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ponga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ponga is 422783. The village covers a total geographical area of 170 hectares and falls under the 766100 pincode. Madanpur Rampur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Ponga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Narla Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ponga

According to the 2011 Census, Ponga village had a total population of 307 people, including 147 males and 160 females, living in 90 households. The sex ratio was 1,088 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 39.15%, with male literacy at 49.18% and female literacy at 30.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 40, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 267.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Ponga

Ponga 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 Ponga

Public transport in the Ponga is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Norla Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madanpur Rampur to Ponga is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Ponga is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ponga

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

Health Facilities in Ponga

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

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