Ponnappur (East) II - Orathanadu, Thanjavur
Ponnappur (East) II is a village situated in the Orathanadu taluka of Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Orathanadu and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Thanjavur. Chinnaponnapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ponnappur (East) II village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Ponnappur (East) II is 638858. The village covers a total geographical area of 558.86 hectares and falls under the 614904 pincode. Orathanadu is the nearest town.
Ponnappur (East) II village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Orattanadu Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Thanjavur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Ponnappur (East) II
As per Census 2011, Ponnappur (East) II village has a total population of 1,069 people, consisting of 535 males and 534 females. The village has 275 households and a sex ratio of 998 females per 1,000 males. There are 114 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 677 literate and 392 illiterate residents. Additionally, 272 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ponnappur (East) II are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,069 | 535 | 534 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 114 | 66 | 48 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 272 | 137 | 135 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | 1 | - |
| Literate Population | 677 | 361 | 316 |
| Illiterate Population | 392 | 174 | 218 |
Nearby Villages of Ponnappur (East) II
Ponnappur (East) II is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Ponnappur (East) II
Ponnappur (East) II is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Thanjavur to Ponnappur (East) II 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 Ponnappur (East) II
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ponnappur (East) II village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Ponnappur (East) II
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ponnappur (East) II village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Ponnappur (East) II
Where is Ponnappur (East) II located?
Ponnappur (East) II village is located in Orathanadu Taluka, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Ponnappur (East) II?
The Gram Panchayat of Ponnappur (East) II is Chinnaponnapur.
What is the pincode of Ponnappur (East) II?
The pincode of Ponnappur (East) II is 614904.
What is the population of Ponnappur (East) II?
Ponnappur (East) II has a total population of 1,069, including 535 males and 534 females.
How many households are there in Ponnappur (East) II?
There are 275 households in Ponnappur (East) II.
What is the literacy rate in Ponnappur (East) II?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ponnappur (East) II is 63.33%. Male literacy is 67.48% and female literacy is 59.18%.