Pondi is an inhabited village in Baihar Sub-district of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 498011, the Census 2011 record lists 1,995 people in 459 households and the reported area is 652.96 hectares. The local references include Baihar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Baihar at about 24 km.
In short:
Pondi is a village in Baihar Sub-district, Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 498011 and 1,995 people in 459 households.
Village Code498011
Population1,995
Households459
Area652.96 hectares
Nearest TownBaihar
Detailed village profile
Pondi at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,995 people, 652.96 hectares of reported area and Baihar as the nearest town reference for Pondi, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Pondi falls under Baihar Sub-district in Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh.
The Census village code is 498011.
The record lists 1,995 people living in 459 households.
The reported village area is 652.96 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Baihar.
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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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 Village Facts
Village
Pondi
Census Village Code
498011
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Balaghat
District Census Code
457
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Baihar
Sub-district Census Code
03674
CD Block
Baihar
Households
459
Population
1,995
Male Population
998
Female Population
997
Sex Ratio
999
Area
652.96 hectares
Area
6.53 sq km
Nearest Town
Baihar
Nearest Town Distance
24 km
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density305.53 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.35 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share2.71%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share23.81%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share15.2%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Pondi in the official administrative record. Census village code 498011 and Baihar CD Block.
State Census Code
23
District Census Code
457
Sub-district Census Code
03674
Village Census Code
498011
CD Block Code
0264
CD Block Name
Baihar
Location and Distance
Baihar is the nearest town listed for Pondi, about 24 km away. Balaghat is listed as the district headquarters at about 45 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Baihar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
24 km
District Headquarter
Balaghat
Distance from District Headquarter
45 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Baihar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
24 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Baihar
Distance from Nearest Town
24 km
Total Geographical Area
652.96 hectares
Area
6.53 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,995 people in 459 households, with 998 male residents and 997 female residents. The average household size is 4.35, and SC share is 2.71% and ST share is 23.81% for Pondi. Population density works out to about 305.53 people per sq km.
Total Households
459
Total Population
1,995
Male Population
998
Female Population
997
Sex Ratio
999
Average Household Size
4.35
SC Population
54
SC Male Population
28
SC Female Population
26
SC Population Share
2.71
ST Population
475
ST Male Population
243
ST Female Population
232
ST Population Share
23.81
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Pondi list 4 government primary schools, 1 private primary school, 4 government middle schools and 1 private middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
4
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
4
Private Middle School
Available
Private Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Pondi. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Pondi include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
52.67 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Pondi include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
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 Pondi include self-help groups, 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.
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Pondi is reported as 14 hours per day in summer and 14 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Pondi show that net sown area is 313.23 hectares and irrigated land is 47.7 hectares (15.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Forest Area In Hectares
121.32 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
43.54
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
84.46 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
18.23 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
13.6 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
5.91 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
313.23
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
265.53 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
47.7
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
30.37 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
15.33 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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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.
Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
8
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
2
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
4
50%
CRM
4
50%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
State Bank of India
7
88%
Indian Overseas Bank
1
12%
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.
Baihar Tehsil Malanjkhand, P. O. Birsa, Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, 481116
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 Pondi village located?
Pondi is in Baihar Sub-district of Balaghat district in Madhya Pradesh, India.
Which district is Pondi village in?
Pondi village is in Balaghat district.
Which state is Pondi village in?
Pondi village is in Madhya Pradesh.
Which sub-district is Pondi under?
Pondi comes under Baihar Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Pondi?
The Census village code of Pondi is 498011.
What is the population of Pondi village?
The village record lists 1,995 people and 459 households for Pondi.
How many households are in Pondi village?
The village record lists 459 households for Pondi.
What is the male and female population of Pondi?
The record lists 998 male residents and 997 female residents for Pondi.
What is the sex ratio of Pondi village?
The sex ratio of Pondi is 999 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Pondi village?
The reported geographical area of Pondi is 652.96 hectares.
What is the population density of Pondi village?
The approximate population density of Pondi is 305.53 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Pondi?
The nearest town listed for Pondi is Baihar, about 24 km away.
How far is Pondi from the district headquarters?
Pondi is about 45 km from Balaghat, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Pondi from the sub-district headquarters?
Pondi is about 24 km from Baihar, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Pondi?
The village facility record lists 4 government primary schools, 1 private primary school, 4 government middle schools and 1 private middle school for Pondi.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Pondi?
For Pondi, net sown area is 313.23 hectares and irrigated land is 47.7 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Pondi?
The page shows 8 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Pondi. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Pondi.
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.