Ponguru

Ponguru is a village located in Marripadu mandal of Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district in Andhra Pradesh, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Marripadu (tehsildar office) and 83km away from district headquarter Nellore. As per 2009 stats, Pongurukandriga is the gram panchayat of Ponguru village.

Here you can discover what makes Ponguru unique in its vibrant Marripadu-Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore region. You’ll see Ponguru’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Ponguru

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ponguru is 591804. The village spans a total geographical area of 5967 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 524312. Badvel is nearest town to Ponguru village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 44km away.

When it comes to local governance, Ponguru village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Atmakur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Nellore Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Ponguru

Population of Ponguru

According to the 2011 Census, Ponguru has a total population of about 3,756, with approximately 1,926 males and 1,830 females. The sex ratio is around 950 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 367 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 653 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 146. The overall literacy rate is approximately 58.79%, with male literacy at about 68.07% and female literacy near 49.02%. There are around 950 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Ponguru's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Ponguru

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Ponguru. As per the 2011 stats, Ponguru had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Ponguru

Knowing the nearby villages of Ponguru helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Ponguru.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ponguru