Sombattu - Ponneri, Thiruvallur

Sombattu is a village situated in the Ponneri taluka of Thiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu. Sombattu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sombattu is 628663. The village covers a total geographical area of 463.36 hectares and falls under the 601206 pincode. Gummidipoondi is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Sombattu 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 Sombattu

As per Census 2011, Sombattu village has a total population of 1,770 people, consisting of 865 males and 905 females. The village has 469 households and a sex ratio of 1,046 females per 1,000 males. There are 161 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,161 literate and 609 illiterate residents. Additionally, 640 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,770865905
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1617388
Scheduled Castes (SC)640318322
Literate Population1,161642519
Illiterate Population609223386

Nearby Villages of Sombattu

Sombattu 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)
AppalavaramNorth-East1.62 km
ParanambeduWest1.64 km
KilikodiSouth-West1.72 km
ArasurEast2.08 km
EnadhimelpakkamNorth-West2.12 km
AndavoyalNorth-East2.36 km
KattavurSouth-East2.45 km
KuruvattucheriNorth-West2.65 km
ThirupairSouth2.69 km
AyanallurNorth-East3.06 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sombattu

Sombattu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kavaraippettai, while the nearest airport is Chennai International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 3
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gummidipoondi to Sombattu is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sombattu

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Sombattu

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

Where is Sombattu located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Sombattu?

Sombattu is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sombattu?

The pincode of Sombattu is 601206.

What is the population of Sombattu?

Sombattu has a total population of 1,770, including 865 males and 905 females.

How many households are there in Sombattu?

There are 469 households in Sombattu.

What is the literacy rate in Sombattu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sombattu is 65.59%. Male literacy is 74.22% and female literacy is 57.35%.