Ponnangur - Kuppam, Chittoor

Ponnangur is a village situated in the Kuppam mandal of Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kuppam and around 134 km from the district headquarters in Chittoor. Mallanuru serves as the Grama Panchayat for Ponnangur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ponnangur is 596971. The village covers a total geographical area of 344 hectares and falls under the 517425 pincode. Punganur is the nearest town, located about 57 km away.

Ponnangur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Ponnangur

According to the 2011 Census, Ponnangur village had a total population of 3,364 people, including 1,736 males and 1,628 females, living in 725 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.91%, with male literacy at 69.62% and female literacy at 49.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 358, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Ponnangur

Ponnangur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Ponnangur

Ponnangur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mulanur, while the nearest airport is Vellore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Punganur to Ponnangur is about 57 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chittoor to Ponnangur is about 134 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ponnangur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ponnangur village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Ponnangur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ponnangur village are given below:

FAQs about Ponnangur