Punganai Village Overview
Punganai is a village in Uthangarai tehsil of Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu. It lies about 18 km from Uthangarai tehsil headquarters and around 58 km from Krishnagiri district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Athipadi is the Gram Panchayat for Punganai village.
The sections below provide essential information about Punganai village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Punganai is 644287. The village covers a geographical area of 179.68 hectares and has a pincode of 635307. Uthangarai is the nearest town.
Location Map of Punganai
Population & Demographics of Punganai
This section provides population and demographic details of Punganai village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 56 | 28 | 28 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 31 | 16 | 15 |
| Illiterate Population | 25 | 12 | 13 |
Key population details of Punganai village are given below:
- Punganai village is a very small village with a total population of around 56, including approximately 28 males and 28 females, with a sex ratio of 1000 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- The literacy level of Punganai village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 55.36%.
- There are around 14 households in Punganai village.
Transport & Connectivity of Punganai
Transport facilities help residents of Punganai village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Punganai
The following villages are located close to Punganai and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Punganai
- Where is Punganai located?
- Punganai village is located in Uthangarai Taluka, Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Punganai?
- The Gram Panchayat of Punganai is Athipadi (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Punganai?
- The pincode of Punganai is 635307.
- What is the population of Punganai?
- Punganai has a total population of 56, including 28 males and 28 females.
- How many households are there in Punganai?
- There are 14 households in Punganai.
- What is the literacy rate in Punganai?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Punganai is 55.36%. Male literacy is 57.14% and female literacy is 53.57%.