Ponnapuram - Dharapuram, Tiruppur

Ponnapuram is a village situated in the Dharapuram taluka of Tiruppur district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharapuram and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Tiruppur. Ponnapuram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ponnapuram is 644677. The village covers a total geographical area of 2303.18 hectares and falls under the 638657 pincode. Chinnakkampalayam is the nearest town.

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

Population of Ponnapuram

According to the 2011 Census, Ponnapuram village had a total population of 2,655 people, including 1,358 males and 1,297 females, living in 813 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.86%, with male literacy at 65.47% and female literacy at 48.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 604.

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

Nearby Villages of Ponnapuram

Ponnapuram 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 Ponnapuram

Ponnapuram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Palani, while the nearest airport is Coimbatore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Tiruppur to Ponnapuram is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ponnapuram

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

Health Facilities in Ponnapuram

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

FAQs about Ponnapuram