Pungampalli - Sathyamangalam, Erode

Pungampalli is a village situated in the Sathyamangalam taluka of Erode district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sathyamangalam and around 79 km from the district headquarters in Erode. Desipalayam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pungampalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pungampalli is 634823. The village covers a total geographical area of 568.22 hectares and falls under the 638402 pincode. Punjai Puliyampatti is the nearest town.

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

Population of Pungampalli

According to the 2011 Census, Pungampalli village had a total population of 2,251 people, including 1,145 males and 1,106 females, living in 678 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.73%, with male literacy at 70.46% and female literacy at 52.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 697.

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

Nearby Villages of Pungampalli

Pungampalli 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 Pungampalli

Public transport in the Pungampalli is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mettupalayam, while the nearest airport is Coimbatore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Erode to Pungampalli is about 79 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 Pungampalli

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

Health Facilities in Pungampalli

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

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