Poondi I - Papanasam, Thanjavur

Poondi I is a village situated in the Papanasam taluka of Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Papanasam and around 13 km from the district headquarters in Thanjavur. Poondi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Poondi I village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Poondi I is 638661. The village covers a total geographical area of 386.6 hectares and falls under the 613503 pincode. Thanjavur is the nearest town.

Poondi I village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Papanasam Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mayiladuthurai Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Poondi I

According to the 2011 Census, Poondi I village had a total population of 2,320 people, including 1,199 males and 1,121 females, living in 545 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.55%, with male literacy at 88.08% and female literacy at 74.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 662, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Poondi I

Poondi I 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Poondi I

Poondi I is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kudikadu, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Thanjavur to Poondi I is about 13 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 Poondi I

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

Health Facilities in Poondi I

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

FAQs about Poondi I