Ponnur Village Overview
Ponnur is a village in Mayiladuthurai tehsil of Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu. It lies about 10 km from Mayiladuthurai tehsil headquarters and around 60 km from Nagapattinam district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Ponnur village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Ponnur 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 Ponnur is 637480. The village covers a geographical area of 373.43 hectares and has a pincode of 609203. Mayiladuthurai is the nearest town.
Location Map of Ponnur
Population & Demographics of Ponnur
This section provides population and demographic details of Ponnur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,564 | 792 | 772 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 119 | 59 | 60 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 511 | 248 | 263 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,089 | 622 | 467 |
| Illiterate Population | 475 | 170 | 305 |
Key population details of Ponnur village are given below:
- Ponnur village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,564, including approximately 792 males and 772 females, with a sex ratio of 974 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 511 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Ponnur village is good, with a literacy rate of about 69.63%.
- There are around 383 households in Ponnur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Ponnur
Transport facilities help residents of Ponnur 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 village |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Ponnur
The following villages are located close to Ponnur 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 Ponnur
- Where is Ponnur located?
- Ponnur village is located in Mayiladuthurai Taluka, Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Ponnur?
- Ponnur is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Ponnur?
- The pincode of Ponnur is 609203.
- What is the population of Ponnur?
- Ponnur has a total population of 1,564, including 792 males and 772 females.
- How many households are there in Ponnur?
- There are 383 households in Ponnur.
- What is the literacy rate in Ponnur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ponnur is 69.63%. Male literacy is 78.54% and female literacy is 60.49%.