[1] It is known to be originated at Ponwar in Puranpur Taluk in Pilibhit district of Uttar Pradesh state and the breed is named after the same place.
[2] The cattle is also restricted to the small geographic area[3] adjoining Ponwar.
They exhibit dual coloured complexion of black and white.
[4] The breeding tract lies between latitude 28°4’ and 28°8’ North and between longitude 79°0’ and 80°4’ East.The tail switch is white in black animals and black in those having a greater proportion of white patches.
The horns are small to medium and curve inward with pointed tips.