Pungar

Pungar is a village located in Sathyamangalam taluka of Erode district in Tamil Nadu, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Sathyamangalam (tehsildar office) and 82km away from district headquarter Erode. As per 2009 stats, Pungur is the gram panchayat of Pungar village.

Here you can discover what makes Pungar unique in its vibrant Sathyamangalam-Erode region. You’ll see Pungar’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Pungar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Pungar is 634796. The village spans a total geographical area of 311.37 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 638451. Bavanisagar is nearest town to Pungar village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Pungar village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bhavanisagar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Nilgiris Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Pungar

Population of Pungar

According to the 2011 Census, Pungar has a total population of about 2,912, with approximately 1,435 males and 1,477 females. The sex ratio is around 1029 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 250 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 529 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 59. The overall literacy rate is approximately 60.10%, with male literacy at about 66.76% and female literacy near 53.62%. There are around 897 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Pungar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Pungar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Pungar. As per the 2011 stats, Pungar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Pungar

Knowing the nearby villages of Pungar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Pungar.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pungar