Poovalai
Poovalai is a village located in Chidambaram taluka of Cuddalore district in Tamil Nadu, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Chidambaram (tehsildar office) and 40km away from district headquarter Cuddalore. As per 2009 stats, Poovalai village is also a gram panchayat.
Poovalai has its own place in the vibrant Cuddalore region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.
About Poovalai
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Poovalai is 636750. The village spans a total geographical area of 760.65 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 608601. Parangipettai is nearest town to Poovalai village for all major economic activities.
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Population of Poovalai
Below is a concise population overview of Poovalai as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 1,946 | 983 | 963 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 195 | 98 | 97 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,105 | 542 | 563 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 14 | 8 | 6 |
Literate Population | 1,296 | 733 | 563 |
Illiterate Population | 650 | 250 | 400 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Poovalai village:
- The total population of Poovalai village is around 1,946, including approximately 983 males and 963 females, with a sex ratio of 979 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 195 children aged 0–6 years in Poovalai village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Poovalai village has 1,105 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 14 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy rate of Poovalai village is about 66.60%, with male literacy at 74.57% and female literacy at 58.46%.
- There are around 482 households in Poovalai village.
Connectivity of Poovalai
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Poovalai. As per the 2011 stats, Poovalai had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within village |
Private Bus Service | Available within village |
Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Poovalai
Knowing the nearby villages of Poovalai helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Poovalai.
Frequently Asked Questions about Poovalai
- Where is Poovalai located?
- Poovalai village is situated in Chidambaram Taluka, within the Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Poovalai?
- Poovalai serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the pincode of Poovalai?
- The pincode of Poovalai is 608601, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Poovalai as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Poovalai is 1,946, with 983 males and 963 females.
- How many households are there in Poovalai as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Poovalai village has a total of 482 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Poovalai as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Poovalai is 66.60%. The male literacy rate is 74.57%, while the female literacy rate is 58.46%.