Pondha Village - Vikas Nagar, Dehradun

Pondha is a village situated in the Vikas Nagar tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 25 km from Vikasnagar and around 15 km from Dehradun. Paundha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pondha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pondha is 045079. The village covers a total geographical area of 527.34 hectares and falls under the 248007 pincode. Dehradun is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Pondha

As per Census 2011, Pondha village has a total population of 1,745 people, consisting of 931 males and 814 females. The village has 375 households and a sex ratio of 874 females per 1,000 males. There are 211 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,330 literate and 415 illiterate residents. Additionally, 463 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pondha

Pondha 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 Pondha

Pondha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dehradun to Pondha is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pondha

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

Health Facilities in Pondha

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

FAQs about Pondha