Pondha village, Vikas Nagar tehsil | Pincode 248007

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LGD code: 45079
Pincode: 248007
Post office: Prem Nagar (Dehradun)
Population: 1,745
Households: 375
Literacy rate: 76.2%
Sex ratio: 874 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 530
Distance to district centre: 25 km
Distance to mandal centre: 5 km
Distance to Dehradun: 31 km
Distance to Delhi: 207 km
Nearest railway station: Rishikesh · 11 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Dr. Arora's Clinic · 8 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Pondha compares

By population, Pondha ranks #55 of 141 villages in Vikas Nagar mandal.

Literacy rate

76.2%

+10.2% vs mandal average

Pondha: 76.2%
Vikas Nagar mandal: 66.0%
Dehradun district: 74.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

874

−39 vs mandal average

Pondha: 874
Vikas Nagar mandal: 913

Household size

people per home

4.7

−0.5 vs mandal average

Pondha: 4.7
Vikas Nagar mandal: 5.2

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Pondha at a glance

Pondha is a village of 1,745 people in 375 households (Census 2011) in Vikas Nagar tehsil, Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, the 55th-largest of 141 villages in Vikas Nagar tehsil. Literacy is 76%, 10 points above the tehsil average of 66% and the sex ratio is 874 women per 1,000 men. It lies 25 km from the Dehradun district centre, 31 km from Harsoli, the nearest town, 11 km from Rishikesh railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 248007, served by Prem Nagar (Dehradun) post office; the LGD village code is 45079. The nearest hospital or health centre is Dr. Arora's Clinic, 8 km away. The village votes in Narendranagar assembly constituency, represented by MLA Subodh Uniyal. The population is estimated at 2,057 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Pondha · this village	1,745	76%	—
Mugwar · Gola	304	67%	1 km SE
Kunja · Vikas Nagar	2,364	50%	1.1 km NW
Kheragad · Narendra Nagar	307	70%	1.9 km SW
Bhainsark · Narendra Nagar	259	74%	2.1 km W
Pater · Narendra Nagar	46	59%	3.1 km S
Pater · Sahjanwa	53	79%	3.1 km S

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Key facts — Pondha

LGD code: 45079
Pincode: 248007
Post office: Prem Nagar (Dehradun)
Population (Census 2011): 1,745
Population (projected 2026): 2,057
Households: 375
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 874
Literacy rate: 76.2%
Coordinates: 30.19696°N, 78.32836°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Garhwal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Narendranagar
Member of Parliament: Anil Baluni
Member of Legislative Assembly: Subodh Uniyal
Block / Mandal: Vikas Nagar

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Dehradun district level

Then & Now

Pondha — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,745

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,057

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

375

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

442

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,745Census 2011
Households: 375Census 2011
Literacy rate: 76.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 874 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,0572026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 4422026 projection
Active job cards: 43,753MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 29,612MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 83,23,825ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 823NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 87.6%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.7%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 83.9%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 47.9%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 87.0%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Dehradun district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 68,149PMAY-G · 68,149 of 69,194 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Dehradun district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 25,701Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Dehradun district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Notable places near Pondha · Dehradun district area

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maa bhadra kali mandir
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maa daat kali mandir
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Shakumbhari Devi
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Mansa/Chinnmasta Devi Temple
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Bhura Dev Temple
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Sankat Mochan Panch mukhti dham
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Commerce

Restaurant
Madhuban
📍 66.0 km awayOSM
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Getting there

How to reach Pondha

Mandal centre

Vikas Nagar · ≈ 4.8 km

≈ 10 min by car · 12 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Dehradun · ≈ 25 km

≈ 52 min by car · 1 h 1 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 11,246 people

Harsoli · ≈ 31 km

≈ 1 h 3 min by car · 1 h 15 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun31 kmcapital
Delhi207 km
Kolkata1310 km
Mumbai1353 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationRishikesh11 km
Bus stopGMVN Bus Stand10 km
Hospital / PHCDr. Arora's Clinic8 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India7 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil8 km
CollegeDrona's College29 km
Police stationPolice station8 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Pondha

1 Temple mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

🛕Kujapuri ShrineTemple2.9 km ↗

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September 2026

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Rain activity to ease across Uttarakhand from weekend; monsoon withdrawal after Sept 25

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Sep

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They left Singapore for a village in Uttarakhand to give their son a slower childhood; Why this corporate

Reported by The Times of India.

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India-Nepal Bridge In Uttarakhand Caught In Signboard Row; Name Of Indian Village Covered With Black Sheet

Reported by ETV Bharat.

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News from Dehradun & Uttarakhand

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Rain activity to ease across Uttarakhand from weekend; monsoon withdrawal after Sept 25
timesofindia.indiatimes.com4 days ago
They left Singapore for a village in Uttarakhand to give their son a slower childhood; Why this corporate
timesofindia.indiatimes.com4 days ago
First Badri Calf Born Through OPU-IVF Technology, Boosting Conservation of Uttarakhand’s Indigenous Breed
RuralVoice7 days ago
India-Nepal Bridge In Uttarakhand Caught In Signboard Row; Name Of Indian Village Covered With Black Sheet
ETV Bharat9 days ago
Uttarakhand School Video Raises Concerns Over Drinking Water
timesofindia.indiatimes.com12 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami appoints 101 new government officers
The News Mill16 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Pondha

What is the pincode of Pondha?

The pincode of Pondha, Vikas Nagar tehsil, Dehradun district, Uttarakhand is 248007. The post office is Prem Nagar (Dehradun).

Which post office delivers to Pondha?

Mail for Pondha is delivered through Prem Nagar (Dehradun) post office, pincode 248007, in Vikas Nagar tehsil, Dehradun district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Pondha located?

Pondha is a village in Vikas Nagar tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Pondha as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Pondha village has a population of 1,745 across 375 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Pondha in?

Pondha falls under the Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #2) of Uttarakhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Pondha in?

Pondha falls under the Narendranagar assembly constituency (AC #11) of Uttarakhand.

What is the literacy rate in Pondha?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Pondha village is 76.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Pondha?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Pondha village is 874 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Pondha?

12 schemes currently match residents of Pondha, including Mukhyamantri Swarozgar Yojana (Uttarakhand), Vidhwa Pension Yojana (Uttarakhand), Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Pondha from Dehradun district centre?

Pondha is approximately 25 km (straight-line) from the centre of Dehradun district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Pondha?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Pondha village is 45079.

Which is the nearest town to Pondha?

Harsoli (population 11,246, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 31 km from Pondha in a straight line.

How big is Pondha compared to other villages in Vikas Nagar tehsil?

Pondha ranks 55 of 141 villages in Vikas Nagar tehsil by Census 2011 population (1,745 residents).

How far is Pondha from Dehradun?

Pondha is about 31 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 41 km.

How far is Pondha from Delhi?

Pondha is about 207 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 269 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Pondha?

Rishikesh is the nearest railway station to Pondha, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 14 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Pondha?

GMVN Bus Stand is the nearest bus stop to Pondha, about 10 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 13 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Pondha?

Dr. Arora's Clinic is the nearest hospital or health centre to Pondha, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Pondha?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Pondha, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Pondha?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Pondha, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Who is the MLA of Pondha?

Pondha falls under Narendranagar assembly constituency (AC 11). The sitting MLA is Subodh Uniyal (BJP).

Who is the MP for Pondha?

Pondha is in Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Anil Baluni (Anil Baluni).

What is the population of Pondha in 2026?

Pondha is estimated at 2,057 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,745 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Pondha in?

Uttarakhand falls in the Western Himalayan zone (cool temperate; apples, wheat, maize, rice in valleys) of the ICAR classification; Pondha in Dehradun district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)