Pondha

Pondha is a village located in Vikasnagar tehsil of Dehradun district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Vikasnagar (tehsildar office) and 15km away from district headquarter Dehradun. As per 2009 stats, Paundha is the gram panchayat of Pondha village.

Here you can discover what makes Pondha unique in its vibrant Vikasnagar-Dehradun region. You’ll see Pondha’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Pondha

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Pondha is 045079. The village spans a total geographical area of 527.34 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 248197. Dehradun is nearest town to Pondha village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Pondha village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sahaspur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Pondha

Population of Pondha

According to the 2011 Census, Pondha has a total population of about 1,745, with approximately 931 males and 814 females. The sex ratio is around 874 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 211 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 463 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 3. The overall literacy rate is approximately 76.22%, with male literacy at about 80.67% and female literacy near 71.13%. There are around 375 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Pondha's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Pondha

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Pondha. As per the 2011 stats, Pondha had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Pondha

Knowing the nearby villages of Pondha helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Pondha.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pondha