Punganur

Punganur is a village located in Sirkali taluka of Nagapattinam district in Tamil Nadu, India. It is situated 7km away from sub-district headquarter Sirkali (tehsildar office) and 63km away from district headquarter Nagapattinam. As per 2009 stats, Punganur village is also a gram panchayat.

Punganur has its own place in the vibrant Nagapattinam region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Punganur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Punganur is 637408. The village spans a total geographical area of 380.88 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 609117. Vaitheeswaran Kovil is nearest town to Punganur village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Punganur

Below is a concise population overview of Punganur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 3,048 1,412 1,636
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 387 195 192
Scheduled Castes (SC) 1,539 772 767
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 2,152 1,063 1,089
Illiterate Population 896 349 547

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Punganur village:

  • The total population of Punganur village is around 3,048, including approximately 1,412 males and 1,636 females, with a sex ratio of 1158 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 387 children aged 0–6 years in Punganur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Punganur village has 1,539 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Punganur village is about 70.60%, with male literacy at 75.28% and female literacy at 66.56%.
  • There are around 768 households in Punganur village.

Connectivity of Punganur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Punganur. As per the 2011 stats, Punganur had access to public bus service, private bus service and 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 km distance

Nearby Villages of Punganur

Knowing the nearby villages of Punganur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Punganur.

Thillaividangan Nemmeli Kondal Marudhangudy Perumangalam Sattanathapuram Thittai Puduthurai Thirunagiri Neppathur Thennampattiam

Frequently Asked Questions about Punganur

Where is Punganur located?
Punganur village is situated in Sirkali Taluka, within the Nagapattinam district of Tamil Nadu, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Punganur?
Punganur serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Punganur?
The pincode of Punganur is 609117, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Punganur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Punganur is 3,048, with 1,412 males and 1,636 females.
How many households are there in Punganur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Punganur village has a total of 768 households.
What is the literacy rate in Punganur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Punganur is 70.60%. The male literacy rate is 75.28%, while the female literacy rate is 66.56%.