Ponpadi Village Overview
Ponpadi is a village in Tiruttani tehsil of Thiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu. Tiruttani is the tehsil headquarters, while Thiruvallur is the district headquarters for Ponpadi village. As per available records (2009), Ponpadi village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Ponpadi village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Ponpadi is 628880. The village covers a geographical area of 825.75 hectares and has a pincode of 631212. Tiruttani is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.
Ponpadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Tiruttani Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Arakkonam Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Ponpadi
Population & Demographics of Ponpadi
This section provides population and demographic details of Ponpadi village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,145 | 1,066 | 1,079 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 253 | 118 | 135 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,209 | 601 | 608 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 141 | 69 | 72 |
| Literate Population | 1,352 | 826 | 526 |
| Illiterate Population | 793 | 240 | 553 |
Key population details of Ponpadi village are given below:
- Ponpadi village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,145, including approximately 1,066 males and 1,079 females, with a sex ratio of 1012 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 1,209 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 141 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Ponpadi village is good, with a literacy rate of about 63.03%.
- There are around 550 households in Ponpadi village.
Transport & Connectivity of Ponpadi
Transport facilities help residents of Ponpadi village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 8 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Ponpadi
The following villages are located close to Ponpadi and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ponpadi
- Where is Ponpadi located?
- Ponpadi village is located in Tiruttani Taluka, Thiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Ponpadi?
- Ponpadi is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Ponpadi?
- The pincode of Ponpadi is 631212.
- What is the population of Ponpadi?
- Ponpadi has a total population of 2,145, including 1,066 males and 1,079 females.
- How many households are there in Ponpadi?
- There are 550 households in Ponpadi.
- What is the literacy rate in Ponpadi?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ponpadi is 63.03%. Male literacy is 77.49% and female literacy is 48.75%.