Indian Village Directory

Pondi Village

Pondi is an inhabited village in Bichhiya Sub-district of Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 493243, the Census 2011 record lists 1,327 people in 325 households and the reported area is 590.7 hectares. The local references include Bichhiya CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bamhani at about 17 km.

In short:

Pondi is a village in Bichhiya Sub-district, Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 493243 and 1,327 people in 325 households.

Village Code493243
Population1,327
Households325
Area590.7 hectares
Nearest TownBamhani

Detailed village profile

Pondi at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,327 people, 590.7 hectares of reported area and Bamhani as the nearest town reference for Pondi, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Mandla
Sub-district Bichhiya
CD Block Bichhiya
  • Pondi falls under Bichhiya Sub-district in Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 493243.
  • The record lists 1,327 people living in 325 households.
  • The reported village area is 590.7 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Bamhani.
  • 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

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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
493243
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Mandla
District Census Code
454
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bichhiya
Sub-district Census Code
03645
CD Block
Bichhiya
Households
325
Population
1,327
Male Population
675
Female Population
652
Sex Ratio
965.93
Area
590.7 hectares
Area
5.91 sq km
Nearest Town
Bamhani
Nearest Town Distance
17 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 Density 224.65 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.08 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0.45% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 35.12% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Pondi in the official administrative record. Census village code 493243 and Bichhiya CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
454
Sub-district Census Code
03645
Village Census Code
493243
CD Block Code
0236
CD Block Name
Bichhiya

Location and Distance

Bamhani is the nearest town listed for Pondi, about 17 km away. Mandla is listed as the district headquarters at about 38 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Bichhiya
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
32 km
District Headquarter
Mandla
Distance from District Headquarter
38 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bamhani
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
17 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Bamhani
Distance from Nearest Town
17 km
Total Geographical Area
590.7 hectares
Area
5.91 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,327 people in 325 households, with 675 male residents and 652 female residents. The average household size is 4.08, and SC share is 0.45% and ST share is 35.12% for Pondi. Population density works out to about 224.65 people per sq km.

Total Households
325
Total Population
1,327
Male Population
675
Female Population
652
Sex Ratio
965.93
Average Household Size
4.08
SC Population
6
SC Male Population
2
SC Female Population
4
SC Population Share
0.45
ST Population
466
ST Male Population
231
ST Female Population
235
ST Population Share
35.12
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Pondi list 4 government primary schools 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
4
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Pondi. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Pondi include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
21.87 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Pondi include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Sea River Ferry Service
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
Sports Field
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Pondi is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 8 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
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Pondi show that net sown area is 286.24 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Forest Area In Hectares
250.86 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
4.77
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
10.66 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
12.91 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
3.39 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
286.24
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
286.24 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Pondi

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
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
11
Banks in Matched Records
5
Matched PINs
6

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 TypeRecordsShare
ATM 9 82%
CRM 2 18%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 6 55%
Central Bank of India 2 18%
Axis Bank Limited 1 9.1%
Punjab National Bank 1 9.1%
Bank of Maharashtra 1 9.1%

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
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Axis Bank Limited ATM 481995 Mandla Bichhiya Bichhiya (Np) Po: Bhua Bichhiya, Ps: Bichhiya, Dist: Mandla, Madhya Pradesh, Pincode: 481995 Ground Floor, Raipur to Jabalpur Road, O…
Central Bank of India ATM 481996 Mandla Bichhiya Sijhaura Sub Village - Fok, Dist- Mandla, Madhya Pradesh Khasra No - 451, Opposite Central Bank of India, Village - Sijhora, Man…
Punjab National Bank ATM 481998 Mandla Bichhiya Aurai Ryt.(ourai Ryt.) Mandla Village Aurai and Po Aurai, Mandla, Madhya Pradesh, 481998
State Bank of India ATM 481661 Mandla Bichhiya Anjaniya Nh12a, Main Bus Stand, Raipur Road, Anjania, Mandla Nh12a, Main Bus Stand, Raipur Road, Anjania, Mandla, Mandla, Madhya…
State Bank of India ATM 481768 Mandla Bichhiya Kanha Kisli F.V. Kanha Souvenir Shop Khatiya, Mandla, Madhya Pradesh, 481768
Central Bank of India ATM 481995 Mandla Bichhiya Bichhiya (Np) Khasra No - 168/14, Nh 30, Bhua Bichhiya, Dist - Mandla, PIN - 481995, Madhya Pradesh Nr Chaurasia Pan Palace Bhuwa Bic…
State Bank of India ATM 481661 Mandla Bichhiya Ramnagar Bus Stand Ramanagar Bus Stand Ramanagar, Mandla, Madhya Pradesh, 481661
State Bank of India ATM 481995 Mandla Bichhiya Bichhiya (Np) Main Road State Bank of India Bichhiya Ryt, Mandla, Madhya Pradesh, 481995

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 Bichhiya Sub-district of Mandla district in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Which district is Pondi village in?

Pondi village is in Mandla district.

Which state is Pondi village in?

Pondi village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Pondi under?

Pondi comes under Bichhiya 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 493243.

What is the population of Pondi village?

The village record lists 1,327 people and 325 households for Pondi.

How many households are in Pondi village?

The village record lists 325 households for Pondi.

What is the male and female population of Pondi?

The record lists 675 male residents and 652 female residents for Pondi.

What is the sex ratio of Pondi village?

The sex ratio of Pondi is 965.93 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Pondi village?

The reported geographical area of Pondi is 590.7 hectares.

What is the population density of Pondi village?

The approximate population density of Pondi is 224.65 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 Bamhani, about 17 km away.

How far is Pondi from the district headquarters?

Pondi is about 38 km from Mandla, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Pondi from the sub-district headquarters?

Pondi is about 32 km from Bichhiya, 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 and 1 government middle school for Pondi.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Pondi?

For Pondi, net sown area is 286.24 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Pondi?

The page shows 11 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Pondi. These records include 5 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.