Podumbu Bit 1 - Madurai North, Madurai

Podumbu Bit 1 is a village situated in the Madurai North taluka of Madurai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madurai North and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Madurai. Podumbu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Podumbu Bit 1 village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Podumbu Bit 1 is 640630. The village covers a total geographical area of 679.75 hectares and falls under the 625018 pincode. Anaiyur is the nearest town.

Podumbu Bit 1 village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sholavandan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Theni Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Podumbu Bit 1

According to the 2011 Census, Podumbu Bit 1 village had a total population of 5,252 people, including 2,608 males and 2,644 females, living in 1,386 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.93%, with male literacy at 86.70% and female literacy at 73.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 992.

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

Nearby Villages of Podumbu Bit 1

Podumbu Bit 1 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 Podumbu Bit 1

Podumbu Bit 1 is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kudalnagar, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Madurai to Podumbu Bit 1 is about 12 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Podumbu Bit 1

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Podumbu Bit 1 village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Podumbu Bit 1

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Podumbu Bit 1 village are given below:

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