Ponikve is located in the City of Ogulin, in Karlovac County at an elevation of 235 meters above sea level and it covers the area of 23.68 km² (9.14 sq. miles). According to the 2011 census report, there were 97 inhabitants. It is predominantly populated by Serbs (96%), but also Croats (4%). Nearby places: Osojnik, Strgari, Rendulići, Hrsina, Liplje, Veliki Jadrč, Lipovšćaki, Krč Bosiljevski, Malik and Grabrk.