Pudur - Tribal Taluk Office Attappadi, Palakkad
Pudur is a village situated in the Tribal Taluk Office Attappadi taluka of Palakkad district, Kerala. It is located approximately 49 km from Mannarkad and around 80 km from Palakkad. Pudur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Pudur is 627610. The village covers a total geographical area of 9320 hectares and falls under the 678581 pincode. Coimbatore is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.
Pudur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mannarkkad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Palakkad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Pudur
As per Census 2011, Pudur village has a total population of 6,026 people, consisting of 3,010 males and 3,016 females. The village has 1,776 households and a sex ratio of 1,001 females per 1,000 males. There are 664 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,111 literate and 2,915 illiterate residents. Additionally, 391 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3,728 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pudur are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,026 | 3,010 | 3,016 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 664 | 361 | 303 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 391 | 200 | 191 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 3,728 | 1,857 | 1,871 |
| Literate Population | 3,111 | 1,743 | 1,368 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,915 | 1,267 | 1,648 |
Nearby Villages of Pudur
Pudur is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Pudur
Pudur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Coimbatore to Pudur is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Palakkad to Pudur is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Pudur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Pudur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Pudur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pudur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Pudur
Where is Pudur located?
Pudur village is located in Tribal Taluk Office Attappadi Taluka, Palakkad district, Kerala, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Pudur?
Pudur is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Pudur?
The pincode of Pudur is 678581.
What is the population of Pudur?
Pudur has a total population of 6,026, including 3,010 males and 3,016 females.
How many households are there in Pudur?
There are 1,776 households in Pudur.
What is the literacy rate in Pudur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pudur is 51.63%. Male literacy is 57.91% and female literacy is 45.36%.