Poonari - Madurai North, Madurai
Poonari is a village situated in the Madurai North taluka of Madurai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madurai North and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Madurai. Usilampatti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Poonari village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Poonari is 640623. The village covers a total geographical area of 49.73 hectares and falls under the 625014 pincode. Anaiyur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.
Poonari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Madurai East Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Madurai Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Poonari
Poonari is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Poonari
Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Poonari. The nearest railway station is located within 5-10 km of Poonari.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 5-10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anaiyur to Poonari is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madurai to Poonari is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Poonari
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Poonari village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Poonari
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Poonari village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Poonari
Where is Poonari located?
Poonari village is located in Madurai North Taluka, Madurai district, Tamil Nadu, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Poonari?
The Gram Panchayat of Poonari is Usilampatti.
What is the pincode of Poonari?
The pincode of Poonari is 625014.