Pandur - Ulundurpettai, Kallakurichi

Pandur is a village situated in the Ulundurpettai taluka of Kallakurichi district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 5 km from Ulundurpettai and around 45 km from Viluppuram. Pandur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pandur is 633684. The village covers a total geographical area of 730.91 hectares and falls under the 606102 pincode. Ulundurpettai is the nearest town.

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

Population of Pandur

According to the 2011 Census, Pandur village had a total population of 2,515 people, including 1,259 males and 1,256 females, living in 580 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.33%, with male literacy at 78.09% and female literacy at 52.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 471, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 51.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,5151,2591,256
Child Population (0–6 yrs)291141150
Scheduled Castes (SC)471228243
Scheduled Tribes (ST)512724
Literate Population1,453873580
Illiterate Population1,062386676

Nearby Villages of Pandur

Pandur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AraliEast1.28 km
U.nemiliNorth-West2.13 km
Pandur R.f.South-West2.15 km
Pu.konalavadiWest2.51 km
KalavanurNorth-East2.61 km
U.sellurNorth2.72 km
SemmanangurSouth-East2.73 km
KampattuNorth-West3.58 km
MoolasamudramSouth-West3.81 km
PachapalayamNorth-West4.48 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pandur

Pandur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ulundurpet, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Viluppuram to Pandur is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pandur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Pandur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Pandur

Where is Pandur located?

Pandur village is located in Ulundurpettai Taluka, Kallakurichi district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Pandur?

Pandur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Pandur?

The pincode of Pandur is 606102.

What is the population of Pandur?

Pandur had a total population of 2,515, including 1,259 males and 1,256 females.

How many households are there in Pandur?

Pandur had 580 households.

What is the literacy rate in Pandur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pandur was 65.33%. Male literacy was 78.09% and female literacy was 52.44%.