Pondur - Sriperumbudur, Kancheepuram

Pondur is a village situated in the Sriperumbudur taluka of Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu. Pondur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pondur is 629255. The village covers a total geographical area of 838.28 hectares and falls under the 602105 pincode. Sriperumbudur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Pondur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sriperumbudur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Pondur

According to the 2011 Census, Pondur village had a total population of 2,347 people, including 1,163 males and 1,184 females, living in 569 households. The sex ratio was 1,018 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.45%, with male literacy at 83.93% and female literacy at 71.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,085, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Pondur

Pondur 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 Pondur

Pondur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Guduvancheri, while the nearest airport is Chennai International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sriperumbudur to Pondur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pondur

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

Health Facilities in Pondur

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

FAQs about Pondur