Poondi - Ulundurpettai, Kallakurichi

Poondi is a village situated in the Ulundurpettai taluka of Kallakurichi district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 21 km from Ulundurpettai and around 50 km from Viluppuram. Seedevi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Poondi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Poondi is 633623. The village covers a total geographical area of 207.08 hectares and falls under the 606205 pincode. Ulundurpettai is the nearest town.

Poondi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Poondi

According to the 2011 Census, Poondi village had a total population of 813 people, including 410 males and 403 females, living in 162 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 29.93%, with male literacy at 35.57% and female literacy at 24.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 263.

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

Nearby Villages of Poondi

Poondi 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 Poondi

Poondi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ulundurpet, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Viluppuram to Poondi is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Poondi

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

Health Facilities in Poondi

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

FAQs about Poondi