Puduppadi Village Overview
Puduppadi is a village in Arcot tehsil of Vellore district, Tamil Nadu. Arcot is the tehsil headquarters, while Vellore is the district headquarters for Puduppadi village. As per available records (2009), Pudupadi is the Gram Panchayat for Puduppadi village.
The sections below provide essential information about Puduppadi 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 Puduppadi is 630700. The village covers a geographical area of 540.59 hectares and has a pincode of 632503. Arcot is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.
Puduppadi 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 Arcot 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 Puduppadi
Population & Demographics of Puduppadi
This section provides population and demographic details of Puduppadi village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,935 | 1,485 | 1,450 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 314 | 168 | 146 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,536 | 784 | 752 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| Literate Population | 2,101 | 1,163 | 938 |
| Illiterate Population | 834 | 322 | 512 |
Key population details of Puduppadi village are given below:
- Puduppadi village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,935, including approximately 1,485 males and 1,450 females, with a sex ratio of 976 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 1,536 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 11 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Puduppadi village is good, with a literacy rate of about 71.58%.
- There are around 714 households in Puduppadi village.
Transport & Connectivity of Puduppadi
Transport facilities help residents of Puduppadi 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 14 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Puduppadi
The following villages are located close to Puduppadi 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 Puduppadi
- Where is Puduppadi located?
- Puduppadi village is located in Arcot Taluka, Vellore district, Tamil Nadu, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Puduppadi?
- The Gram Panchayat of Puduppadi is Pudupadi (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Puduppadi?
- The pincode of Puduppadi is 632503.
- What is the population of Puduppadi?
- Puduppadi has a total population of 2,935, including 1,485 males and 1,450 females.
- How many households are there in Puduppadi?
- There are 714 households in Puduppadi.
- What is the literacy rate in Puduppadi?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Puduppadi is 71.58%. Male literacy is 78.32% and female literacy is 64.69%.