Punganur
About Punganur
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Punganur village is 630717. Punganur village is located in Arcot taluka of Vellore district in Tamil Nadu, India. Vellore and Arcot are the district & sub-district headquarters of Punganur village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Punganur village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 1186.24 hectares. Punganur has a total population of 5,497 peoples, out of which male population is 2,809 while female population is 2,688. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 956 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of punganur village is 70.64% out of which 78.71% males and 62.20% females are literate. There are about 1,303 houses in punganur village. Pincode of punganur village locality is 632507.
When it comes to administration, Punganur 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, Punganur village comes under Arcot Vidhan Sabha constituency & Arakkonam Lok Sabha constituency. Vilapakkam is nearest town to punganur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 3km away.
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Population of Punganur
The population details of Punganur 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 | 5,497 | 2,809 | 2,688 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 581 | 308 | 273 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 1,137 | 579 | 558 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| Literate Population | 3,883 | 2,211 | 1,672 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,614 | 598 | 1,016 |
Connectivity of Punganur
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 20 km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Punganur
Where is Punganur located?
Punganur village is situated in Arcot Taluka, within the Vellore district of Tamil Nadu, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Punganur?
Punganur serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Punganur?
The pincode of Punganur is 632507, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Punganur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Punganur is 5,497, with 2,809 males and 2,688 females.
How many households are there in Punganur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Punganur village has a total of 1,303 households.
What is the literacy rate in Punganur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Punganur is 70.64%. The male literacy rate is 78.71%, while the female literacy rate is 62.20%.