Ponnasamudra - Pavagada, Tumakuru

Ponnasamudra is a village situated in the Pavagada taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 17 km from Pavagada and around 112 km from Tumkur. Ponnasamudra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ponnasamudra is 610553. The village covers a total geographical area of 1245.3 hectares and falls under the 561202 pincode. Pavagada is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Ponnasamudra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pavagada Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chitradurga Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ponnasamudra

As per Census 2011, Ponnasamudra village has a total population of 2,357 people, consisting of 1,210 males and 1,147 females. The village has 504 households and a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males. There are 235 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,406 literate and 951 illiterate residents. Additionally, 760 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 697 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ponnasamudra are given below:

Nearby Villages of Ponnasamudra

Ponnasamudra 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 Ponnasamudra

Ponnasamudra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Penukonda, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pavagada to Ponnasamudra is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Ponnasamudra is about 112 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ponnasamudra

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

Health Facilities in Ponnasamudra

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

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