Pontba - Pandua, Hooghly

Pontba is a village situated in the Pandua subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.9 km from Pandua and around 32.8 km from Chinsura. Simlagarhvitasin serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pontba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pontba is 324797. The village covers a total geographical area of 463.94 hectares and falls under the 712149 pincode. Bansberia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Pontba village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Pontba

As per Census 2011, Pontba village has a total population of 4,237 people, consisting of 2,096 males and 2,141 females. The village has 1,000 households and a sex ratio of 1,021 females per 1,000 males. There are 422 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,951 literate and 1,286 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,579 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,367 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pontba

Pontba 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 Pontba

Pontba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Simlagarh, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bansberia to Pontba is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Pontba is about 32.8 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pontba

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

Health Facilities in Pontba

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

FAQs about Pontba