Ponnamaravathi

Ponnamaravathi is a Town and Taluka in Pudukkottai District of Tamil Nadu. In India, a taluka is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Ponnamaravathi Block (CD) is 05823. The total area of Ponnamaravathi Taluka is 333 km², which includes 308.01 km² of rural area and 24.99 km² of urban area. Ponnamaravathi has a sex ratio of approximately 1016 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Ponnamaravathi Taluka

Ponnamaravathi Taluka has a total of 49 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Ponnamaravathi Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Alavayal Alavayal Ponnamaravathi
2Ammankurichi Ammakuruchchi Ponnamaravathi
3Arasamalai Arasamalai Ponnamaravathi
4Avampatti N/A Ponnamaravathi
5Chithur Gudalur Ponnamaravathi
6Edayathur Edayathur Ponnamaravathi
7Gudalur Gudalur Ponnamaravathi
8Kalanivoipatti Seranoor Ponnamaravathi
9Kallampattii Kallampatty Ponnamaravathi
10Kandianatham Kandiyanatham Ponnamaravathi
11Karaiyur Alampatti Ponnamaravathi
12Karanapatti Seranoor Ponnamaravathi
13Keelakurichipatti Varpet Ponnamaravathi
14Keelathanian Keelathaniyam Ponnamaravathi
15Konnaiyur Koppanapatti Ponnamaravathi
16Kovanur Kovanoor Ponnamaravathi
17Maravamadurai Maravamadurai Ponnamaravathi
18Mathiyani Arasamalai Ponnamaravathi
19Mekkinipatti Kovanoor Ponnamaravathi
20Melamelanilai Melamelnilai Ponnamaravathi
21Melathanian Melathaniyam Ponnamaravathi
22Moolangudi Konnaipatti Ponnamaravathi
23Mullipatti Mullipatti Ponnamaravathi
24Nagarappatti Nagarapatti Ponnamaravathi
25Nallur Nallur Ponnamaravathi
26Nathupatti Thennur Ponnamaravathi
27Neiveli Valakurichi Ponnamaravathi
28Nerinjikudi Nerunjikudi Ponnamaravathi
29Oliamangalam Oliyamangalam Ponnamaravathi
30Ponnamaravathi East Kattupatty Ponnamaravathi
31Ponnamaravathi West Bagavandipatti Perurachi
32R Palakurichy R Palakurichi Ponnamaravathi
33Sathanur Arasamalai Ponnamaravathi
34Sembuthi Semboothi Ponnamaravathi
35Semmalapatti Alavayal Ponnamaravathi
36Seranur Seranoor Ponnamaravathi
37Sevalur Sevalur Ponnamaravathi
38Sundaram Sundaram Ponnamaravathi
39Surapatti M Usilampatti Illuppur
40Thenur Thennur Ponnamaravathi
41Thirukulambur Thirukalambur Ponnamaravathi
42Thuthur Thoodur Ponnamaravathi
43Usilampatti M Usilampatti Illuppur
44Vadakkirapatti M Usilampatti Ponnamaravathi
45Valakurichi Valakurichi Ponnamaravathi
46Varpattu Enathy Ponnamaravathi
47Vellagudi Seranoor Ponnamaravathi
48Vellagudi Ii Bit Nerunjikudi Pudukkottai
49Vellayakavadampatti M Usilampatti Ponnamaravathi

Population of Ponnamaravathi Taluka

The population profile of Ponnamaravathi Taluka offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Ponnamaravathi Taluka's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 1,08,479 95,803 12,676
Male Population 53,788 47,483 6,305
Female Population 54,691 48,320 6,371
Child Population (Age 0–6) 11,444 10,230 1,214
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 5,883 5,244 639
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 5,561 4,986 575
Literate Population 72,157 61,983 10,174
Literate Male Population 40,485 35,130 5,355
Literate Female Population 31,672 26,853 4,819
Illiterate Population 36,322 33,820 2,502
Illiterate Male Population 13,303 12,353 950
Illiterate Female Population 23,019 21,467 1,552
Total Households 27,104 23,724 3,380

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population of Ponnamaravathi Taluka is around 1,08,479 people. This includes 53,788 males and 54,691 females. Rural population is about 95,803 (47,483 males and 48,320 females), while urban population is nearly 12,676 (6,305 males and 6,371 females).
  • Children aged 0–6 years make up about 11,444 of the population, with 5,883 boys and 5,561 girls. Rural areas have 10,230 children, and urban areas have about 1,214 children in this age group.
  • There are approximately 72,157 literate people in Ponnamaravathi Taluka, including 40,485 literate males and 31,672 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 61,983 individuals and urban literacy covers around 10,174 people.
  • About 36,322 people in Ponnamaravathi Taluka are not literate, including 13,303 males and 23,019 females. Rural areas include 33,820 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 2,502 individuals.
  • The tehsil has around 27,104 households, with 23,724 in villages and 3,380 in towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Ponnamaravathi Taluka, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 17,453 16,538 915
SC Male Population 8,750 8,291 459
SC Female Population 8,703 8,247 456
Total ST Population 1 1 N/A
ST Male Population 1 1 N/A
ST Female Population N/A N/A N/A
Population Density 326 / km² 311 / km² 507 / km²

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Ponnamaravathi Taluka is approximately 17,453 people, including 8,750 males and 8,703 females. Around 16,538 people live in rural parts. Nearly 915 people reside in urban areas.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Ponnamaravathi Taluka is about 1 people. Around 1 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 326 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 311 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 507 people per sq. km.