Pogalur - Annur, Coimbatore

Pogalur is a village situated in the Annur taluka of Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 40 km from Coimbatore North and around 40 km from Coimbatore. Pogalur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pogalur is 644416. The village covers a total geographical area of 1535.96 hectares and falls under the 641697 pincode. Annur is the nearest town.

Pogalur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Avanashi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nilgiris Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pogalur

According to the 2011 Census, Pogalur village had a total population of 4,671 people, including 2,332 males and 2,339 females, living in 1,321 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.87%, with male literacy at 74.89% and female literacy at 58.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,236.

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

Nearby Villages of Pogalur

Pogalur 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 Pogalur

Pogalur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Karaimadai, while the nearest airport is Coimbatore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Coimbatore to Pogalur is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pogalur

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

Health Facilities in Pogalur

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

FAQs about Pogalur