Kovanur - Ponnamaravathi, Pudukkottai

Kovanur is a village situated in the Ponnamaravathi taluka of Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ponnamaravathi and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Pudukkottai. Kovanoor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kovanur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kovanur is 639559. The village covers a total geographical area of 552.05 hectares and falls under the 622402 pincode. Ponnamaravathi is the nearest town.

Kovanur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Thirumayam Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sivaganga Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kovanur

As per Census 2011, Kovanur village has a total population of 800 people, consisting of 367 males and 433 females. The village has 212 households and a sex ratio of 1,179 females per 1,000 males. There are 83 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 553 literate and 247 illiterate residents. Additionally, 267 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kovanur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population800367433
Child Population (0–6 yrs)833944
Scheduled Castes (SC)267118149
Literate Population553293260
Illiterate Population24774173

Nearby Villages of Kovanur

Kovanur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ValakurichiNorth-East1.79 km
MekkinipattiSouth-West2.13 km
ArasamalaiNorth2.30 km
SundaramSouth-West2.46 km
KulipiraiSouth-East2.77 km
MathiyaniWest3.39 km
NeiveliNorth-East3.53 km
SathanurNorth-West3.89 km
MelappanaiyurEast4.24 km
SevalurSouth4.60 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kovanur

Kovanur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Namanasamudram, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Pudukkottai to Kovanur is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kovanur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kovanur village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kovanur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kovanur village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kovanur

Where is Kovanur located?

Kovanur village is located in Ponnamaravathi Taluka, Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kovanur?

The Gram Panchayat of Kovanur is Kovanoor.

What is the pincode of Kovanur?

The pincode of Kovanur is 622402.

What is the population of Kovanur?

Kovanur has a total population of 800, including 367 males and 433 females.

How many households are there in Kovanur?

There are 212 households in Kovanur.

What is the literacy rate in Kovanur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kovanur is 69.13%. Male literacy is 79.84% and female literacy is 60.05%.