Pongili - Kolnara, Rayagada

Pongili is a village situated in the Kolnara tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Rayagada and around 16 km from Rayagada . Suri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pongili village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pongili is 426256. The village covers a total geographical area of 149 hectares and falls under the 765017 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Pongili

As per Census 2011, Pongili village has a total population of 186 people, consisting of 81 males and 105 females. The village has 45 households and a sex ratio of 1,296 females per 1,000 males. There are 23 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 11 literate and 175 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 181 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pongili are given below:

Nearby Villages of Pongili

Pongili 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 Pongili

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Pongili. The nearest railway station is Singapuram Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Pongili is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Pongili is about 16 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pongili

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

Health Facilities in Pongili

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

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