Indian Village Directory
Pondil Village
Pondil is an inhabited village in Sonbhadra Banshi Suryapur Block of Arwal district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 260815, the Census 2011 record lists 2,440 people in 435 households and the reported area is 259 hectares. The local references include Chamandi Gram Panchayat, Sonbhadra Banshi Suryapur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Arwal at about 40 km.
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Quick answer: Pondil is a village in Sonbhadra Banshi Suryapur Block, Arwal district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 260815 and 2,440 people in 435 households.
Village Code260815
Population2,440
Households435
Area259 hectares
Nearest TownArwal
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Pondil
- Census Village Code
- 260815
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Arwal
- District Census Code
- 240
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Sonbhadra Banshi Suryapur
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01545
- CD Block
- Sonbhadra Banshi Suryapur
- Gram Panchayat
- Chamandi
- Households
- 435
- Population
- 2,440
- Male Population
- 1,250
- Female Population
- 1,190
- Sex Ratio
- 952
- Area
- 259 hectares
- Area
- 2.59 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Arwal
- Nearest Town Distance
- 40 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 804421
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Pondil at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,440 people, 259 hectares of reported area and Arwal as the nearest town reference for Pondil, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
CD BlockSonbhadra Banshi Suryapur
Gram PanchayatCHAMANDI
- Pondil falls under Sonbhadra Banshi Suryapur Block in Arwal district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 260815.
- The record lists 2,440 people living in 435 households.
- The reported village area is 259 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Arwal.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density942.08 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.61 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share6.19%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share94.1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Pondil in the official administrative record. Census village code 260815, Chamandi Gram Panchayat and Sonbhadra Banshi Suryapur CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 240
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01545
- Village Census Code
- 260815
- CD Block Code
- 0533
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 007
- CD Block Name
- Sonbhadra Banshi Suryapur
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Chamandi
Location and Distance
Arwal is the nearest town listed for Pondil, about 40 km away. Arwal is listed as the district headquarters at about 40 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Sonbhadra Banshi Suryapur
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 8 km
- District Headquarter
- Arwal
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 40 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Arwal
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 40 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Arwal
- Distance within State/UT
- 40 km
- Nearest Town
- Arwal
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 40 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 259 hectares
- Area
- 2.59 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,440 people in 435 households, with 1,250 male residents and 1,190 female residents. The average household size is 5.61, and SC share is 6.19% and ST share is 0% for Pondil. Population density works out to about 942.08 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 435
- Total Population
- 2,440
- Male Population
- 1,250
- Female Population
- 1,190
- Sex Ratio
- 952
- Average Household Size
- 5.61
- SC Population
- 151
- SC Male Population
- 80
- SC Female Population
- 71
- SC Population Share
- 6.19
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Pondil list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Pondil. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Centre Count
- 1
- Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 2
- Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 2
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 2
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 2
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 2
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- TB Clinic Count
- 1
- TB Clinic Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- TB Clinic Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- TB Clinic Paramedical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- TB Clinic Paramedical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 7
- Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
- 4
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Pondil include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 74 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Pondil include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Pondil include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Pondil show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 136.76 hectares and irrigated land is 128.66 hectares (94.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 89.84
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 8.4 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 24 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 136.76
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 8.1 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 128.66
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 38.66 hectares
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 16 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Government Others
- Available
- Government Others Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 1
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Pondil
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- 5–10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 2
- Banks in Matched Records
- 2
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
| Device Type | Records | Share |
| ATM |
2 |
100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
| Bank | Records | Share |
| Punjab National Bank |
1 |
50% |
| State Bank of India |
1 |
50% |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
| Punjab National Bank |
ATM |
804421 |
Arwal |
Arwal |
Abgila |
Kurtha, Distt-Arwal (Bihar) Kurtha, Distt-Arwal (Bihar), Arwal, Bihar, 804421 |
| State Bank of India |
ATM |
804421 |
Arwal |
Kurtha |
Kurthadih |
Tola - Ramnagar at-Kurtha Kurtha, Arwal, Bihar, 804421 |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pondil village located?
Pondil is in Sonbhadra Banshi Suryapur Block of Arwal district in Bihar, India.
Which district is Pondil village in?
Pondil village is in Arwal district.
Which state is Pondil village in?
Pondil village is in Bihar.
Which block is Pondil under?
Pondil comes under Sonbhadra Banshi Suryapur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Pondil?
The Census village code of Pondil is 260815.
Which Gram Panchayat is Pondil under?
Pondil is listed under CHAMANDI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Sonbhadra Banshi Suryapur.
What is the population of Pondil village?
The village record lists 2,440 people and 435 households for Pondil.
How many households are in Pondil village?
The village record lists 435 households for Pondil.
What is the male and female population of Pondil?
The record lists 1,250 male residents and 1,190 female residents for Pondil.
What is the sex ratio of Pondil village?
The sex ratio of Pondil is 952 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Pondil village?
The reported geographical area of Pondil is 259 hectares.
What is the population density of Pondil village?
The approximate population density of Pondil is 942.08 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Pondil?
The nearest town listed for Pondil is Arwal, about 40 km away.
How far is Pondil from the district headquarters?
Pondil is about 40 km from Arwal, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Pondil from the sub-district headquarters?
Pondil is about 8 km from Sonbhadra Banshi Suryapur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Pondil?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Pondil.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Pondil?
For Pondil, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 136.76 hectares and irrigated land is 128.66 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Pondil?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Pondil. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.