Karungali Village - Ponneri, Thiruvallur

Karungali is a village situated in the Ponneri taluka of Thiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu. Thangalperumbulam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karungali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karungali is 628690. The village covers a total geographical area of 476.78 hectares and falls under the 601205 pincode. Minjur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Karungali

As per Census 2011, Karungali village has a total population of 203 people, consisting of 97 males and 106 females. The village has 58 households and a sex ratio of 1,092 females per 1,000 males. There are 34 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 102 literate and 101 illiterate residents. Additionally, 22 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 101 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 203 97 106
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 34 14 20
Scheduled Castes (SC) 22 8 14
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 101 48 53
Literate Population 102 51 51
Illiterate Population 101 46 55

Nearby Villages of Karungali

Karungali 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 Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
KalanjiSouth2.82 km
ThangalperumbalamNorth-West3.25 km
KattoorWest4.11 km
SirupazhaverkaduNorth-West4.20 km
KadapakkamNorth-West4.28 km
AndarmadamNorth-West5.40 km
KattupalliSouth5.88 km
ThathamanjiWest6.34 km
VoyalurSouth-West6.37 km
ThiruvellavoyalSouth-West6.56 km

Transport and Connectivity of Karungali

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Karungali. The nearest railway station is Minjur, while the nearest airport is Chennai International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.3 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service Yes Available within village
Private Bus Service No Available within 6
Railway Station No -

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

Banking and Postal Services in Karungali

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Karungali

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Karungali 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 Karungali

Where is Karungali located?

Karungali village is located in Ponneri Taluka, Thiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Karungali?

The Gram Panchayat of Karungali is Thangalperumbulam.

What is the pincode of Karungali?

The pincode of Karungali is 601205.

What is the population of Karungali?

Karungali has a total population of 203, including 97 males and 106 females.

How many households are there in Karungali?

There are 58 households in Karungali.

What is the literacy rate in Karungali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karungali is 50.25%. Male literacy is 52.58% and female literacy is 48.11%.