Ponbarapattu - Sankarapuram, Kallakurichi

Ponbarapattu is a village situated in the Sankarapuram taluka of Kallakurichi district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 12 km from Sankarapuram and around 73 km from Viluppuram. Ka. Alambalam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ponbarapattu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ponbarapattu is 633382. The village covers a total geographical area of 219.45 hectares and falls under the 606213 pincode. Kallakuirchi is the nearest town.

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

Population of Ponbarapattu

According to the 2011 Census, Ponbarapattu village had a total population of 1,032 people, including 561 males and 471 females, living in 267 households. The sex ratio was 840 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.76%, with male literacy at 74.32% and female literacy at 53.64%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 48.

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

Nearby Villages of Ponbarapattu

Ponbarapattu 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 Ponbarapattu

Public transport in the Ponbarapattu is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Siruvattur, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Viluppuram to Ponbarapattu is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ponbarapattu

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

Health Facilities in Ponbarapattu

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

FAQs about Ponbarapattu