Pappanthangal Village Overview
Pappanthangal is a village in Cheyyar tehsil of Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu. Tiruvethipuram is the tehsil headquarters, while Tiruvannamalai is the district headquarters for Pappanthangal village. As per available records (2009), Pappanthangal village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Pappanthangal 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 Pappanthangal is 631325. The village covers a geographical area of 467.98 hectares and has a pincode of 604407. Thiruvethipuram is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.
Pappanthangal 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 Cheyyar Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Arani Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Pappanthangal
Population & Demographics of Pappanthangal
This section provides population and demographic details of Pappanthangal village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,948 | 991 | 957 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 215 | 110 | 105 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 387 | 193 | 194 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 46 | 24 | 22 |
| Literate Population | 1,340 | 763 | 577 |
| Illiterate Population | 608 | 228 | 380 |
Key population details of Pappanthangal village are given below:
- Pappanthangal village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,948, including approximately 991 males and 957 females, with a sex ratio of 965 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 387 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 46 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Pappanthangal village is good, with a literacy rate of about 68.79%.
- There are around 492 households in Pappanthangal village.
Transport & Connectivity of Pappanthangal
Transport facilities help residents of Pappanthangal 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 30 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Pappanthangal
The following villages are located close to Pappanthangal 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 Pappanthangal
- Where is Pappanthangal located?
- Pappanthangal village is located in Cheyyar Taluka, Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Pappanthangal?
- Pappanthangal is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Pappanthangal?
- The pincode of Pappanthangal is 604407.
- What is the population of Pappanthangal?
- Pappanthangal has a total population of 1,948, including 991 males and 957 females.
- How many households are there in Pappanthangal?
- There are 492 households in Pappanthangal.
- What is the literacy rate in Pappanthangal?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pappanthangal is 68.79%. Male literacy is 76.99% and female literacy is 60.29%.