Pondi
Pondi is a revenue village in Bichhiya tehsil, Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh. It had a population of 1,327 in 325 households (Census 2011).
1,327 people. 325 homes.
Bichhiya tehsil, Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh.
Pondi today
- Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole)₹4,975Mandla APMC · 24 Oct 2026
- Green Peas₹3,500Krishi Upaj Mandi Samiti Bichhiya · 24 Oct 2026
- Kodo Millet(Varagu)₹2,415Mandla APMC · 24 Oct 2026
Quick panchayat-at-a-glance
Pondi is a village in Bichhiya tehsil, Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh. At the 2011 Census it had 1,327 people in 325 households, with a literacy rate of 64.6%. It is administered by the Pondi gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 481998.
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Gram panchayat
Pondi is in the Pondi (पौंडी) gram panchayat.
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Pondi compares
By population, Pondi is #37 of 333 inhabited villages in Bichhiya tehsil.
| — | Pondi | Bichhiya tehsil | Mandla |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy rate | 64.6% | 62.3% | 63.9% |
| Women per 1,000 men | 966 | 1,010 | 1,014 |
| People per household | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 |
Census 2011. Area figures add up inhabited villages only; literacy is literates ÷ people aged 7 and above.
Villages sharing PIN 481998
- Anjaniya · Bichhiya
- Madhopur · Bichhiya
- Ahmadpur · Bichhiya
- Mand · Bichhiya
- Bokar · Bichhiya
- Kariyagaon · Bichhiya
- Barkheda Ryt. · Bichhiya
- Baghraudi F.V · Bichhiya
- Nareni Mal. · Bichhiya
All villages with PIN 481998 →
Source: LGD village–pincode mapping.
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Schemes worth checking
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
- Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
- Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
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Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
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- MGNREGA job card & wages ↗
- PMAY-Gramin housing ↗
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Government jobs near Pondi
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Essential services & places near Pondi
Pondi isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Bichhiya tehsil, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices474 in Mandla district
- State Bank of India
Bank
Post office
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Hospitals & clinics134 in Mandla district
- Sparsh Sanjeevani Satellite Clinic
Clinic
Hospital
Raipur Road, Mandla, Madhya Pradesh
Hospital
Mocha, Mandla, Madhya Pradesh
Primary / community health centre
Mand
Primary / community health centre
Oghatkhapri
Schools & anganwadis7 in Mandla district
Colleges & universities1 in Mandla district
Police & fire stations2 in Mandla district
Government offices1 in Mandla district
Temples8 in Mandla district
Churches2 in Mandla district
Other places of worship6 in Mandla district
Transport28 in Mandla district
- Bus Stand Anjaniya
Bus station
Agriculture services1 in Mandla district
Community places9 in Mandla district
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Pondi on the map
Electoral profile
Estimated: 100% of the 4 mapped villages in the same mandal fall in this constituency. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Madhya Pradesh Assembly 2023 results site (archived copy, Wayback Machine).
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Questions about Pondi
- Where is Pondi located?
- Pondi is a village in Bichhiya tehsil of Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
- Which district is Pondi in?
- Pondi is in Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh.
- Which gram panchayat does Pondi belong to?
- Pondi comes under the Pondi gram panchayat.
- What is the pincode of Pondi?
- The pincode of Pondi, Bichhiya, Mandla is 481998.
- What is the population of Pondi?
- As per the 2011 Census, Pondi had a population of 1,327 (675 males and 652 females).
- How many households are there in Pondi?
- Pondi had 325 households at the 2011 Census.
- What is the literacy rate of Pondi?
- The literacy rate of Pondi was 64.6% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
- What is the sex ratio of Pondi?
- Pondi had 966 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
- Which Lok Sabha constituency is Pondi in?
- Pondi is in the Mandla Lok Sabha constituency.
- Who is the MP for Pondi?
- Faggan Singh Kulaste (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Mandla Lok Sabha seat, which includes Pondi, in 2024.
- Which assembly constituency is Pondi in?
- Pondi is in the Bichhiya assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
- Who is the MLA for Pondi?
- Narayan Singh Patta (Indian National Congress) won the Bichhiya assembly seat, which includes Pondi, in 2023.
- What is the LGD code of Pondi?
- The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Pondi is 493243 and its Census 2011 village code is 493243.
- Which villages are near Pondi?
- Other villages in Bichhiya tehsil include Ahmadpur, Amadongri, Amagahan, Amgahan F.V., Amjhar.
Answers are generated from LGD and Census 2011 records, not written by hand.
Villages in Bichhiya tehsil
- Anjaniya
- Kakaiya
- Madhopur
- Sijhaura
- Ramnagar
- Lafra
- Bandarwadi F.V.
- Ahmadpur
- Matawal Alias Danitola
- Mand
- Mawai Jar
- Bokar
- Bhanpur Dodi
- Kisli Bhilwani F.V.
- Bhimdongri Ryt.
- Pondi Alias Bahar Munda
- Kariyagaon
- Parsatola Alias Bhagdoo Ryt.
- Khamrauti Ryt.
- Kudela Ryt.
- Chaunranga Mal.
- Fonk
- Mohad
- Dei
- Koko Ryt.
- Lapti
- Ghutas
- Kumhali Ryt.
- Nakawal
- Khirhani
Latest reports up to 24 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) · Gram | Mandla APMC | 4,975 | 4,975 | 4,975 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Green Peas · Pea | Mandla APMC | 3,575 | 3,605 | 3,605 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Green Peas · Pea | Krishi Upaj Mandi Samiti Bichhiya | 3,500 | 3,500 | 3,500 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Kodo Millet(Varagu) · Kondo | Mandla APMC | 2,400 | 2,415 | 2,415 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Lak(Teora) · Tiwada | Mandla APMC | 3,400 | 3,425 | 3,425 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Lentil(Masur)(Whole) · Local | Mandla APMC | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Linseed · Flaxseed | Mandla APMC | 9,500 | 9,500 | 9,500 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Maize · Local | Krishi Upaj Mandi Samiti Bichhiya | 2,100 | 2,100 | 2,100 | 24 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
