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 information the sub-district code of Ponnamaravathi Block (CD) is 05823. Total area of ponnamaravathi taluka is 333 km² including 308.01 km² rural area and 24.99 km² urban area. Ponnamaravathi taluka has a population of 1,08,479 peoples, out of which urban population is 12,676 while rural population is 95,803. Ponnamaravathi has a sex ratio of approximately 1016 females for every 1,000 males. Ponnamaravathi taluka has a population density of 326 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 27,104 houses in the sub-district, including 3,380 urban houses and 23,724 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 66.52% population of ponnamaravathi taluka is literate, out of which 75.27% males and 57.91% females are literate.

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.

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's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Ponnamaravathi Taluka , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.