Pondoi (Pandei) - Pottangi, Koraput

Pondoi (Pandei) is a village situated in the Pottangi tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pottangi and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Sambai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pondoi (Pandei) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pondoi (Pandei) is 430084. The village covers a total geographical area of 320 hectares and falls under the 764039 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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

Population of Pondoi (Pandei)

According to the 2011 Census, Pondoi (Pandei) village had a total population of 1,592 people, including 792 males and 800 females, living in 359 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 16.73%, with male literacy at 24.60% and female literacy at 9.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 421, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 931.

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

Nearby Villages of Pondoi (Pandei)

Pondoi (Pandei) 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 Pondoi (Pandei)

Pondoi (Pandei) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Arakku, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Pondoi (Pandei) is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Pondoi (Pandei) is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pondoi (Pandei)

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

Health Facilities in Pondoi (Pandei)

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

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