Punnai
About Punnai
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Punnai village is 631555. Punnai village is located in Vandavasi taluka of Tiruvannamalai district in Tamil Nadu, India. Tiruvannamalai and Vandavasi are the district & sub-district headquarters of Punnai village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Punnai village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 479.62 hectares. Punnai has a total population of 1,909 peoples, out of which male population is 956 while female population is 953. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 996 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of punnai village is 56.10% out of which 63.70% males and 48.48% females are literate. There are about 500 houses in punnai village. Pincode of punnai village locality is 604405.
When it comes to administration, Punnai village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Punnai village comes under Vandavasi Vidhan Sabha constituency & Arani Lok Sabha constituency. Vandavasi is nearest town to punnai village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.
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Population of Punnai
The population details of Punnai cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,909 | 956 | 953 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 168 | 94 | 74 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 595 | 294 | 301 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 56 | 28 | 28 |
| Literate Population | 1,071 | 609 | 462 |
| Illiterate Population | 838 | 347 | 491 |
Connectivity of Punnai
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 22 km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Punnai
Where is Punnai located?
Punnai village is situated in Vandavasi Taluka, within the Tiruvannamalai district of Tamil Nadu, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Punnai?
Punnai serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Punnai?
The pincode of Punnai is 604405, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Punnai as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Punnai is 1,909, with 956 males and 953 females.
How many households are there in Punnai as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Punnai village has a total of 500 households.
What is the literacy rate in Punnai as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Punnai is 56.10%. The male literacy rate is 63.70%, while the female literacy rate is 48.48%.