Ponnai

Block / Taluka Katpadi
District Vellore
State Tamil Nadu

About Ponnai

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Ponnai village is 630372. Ponnai village is located in Katpadi taluka of Vellore district in Tamil Nadu, India. Vellore and Katpadi are the district & sub-district headquarters of Ponnai village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Ponnai village is also a gram panchayat.

The total geographical area of village is 1185.13 hectares. Ponnai has a total population of 10,190 peoples, out of which male population is 5,104 while female population is 5,086. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 996 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of ponnai village is 72.20% out of which 79.04% males and 65.34% females are literate. There are about 2,318 houses in ponnai village. Pincode of ponnai village locality is 632514.

When it comes to administration, Ponnai 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, Ponnai village comes under Katpadi Vidhan Sabha constituency & Arakkonam Lok Sabha constituency. Thiruvalam is nearest town to ponnai village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 19km away.

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Population of Ponnai

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 10,190 5,104 5,086
Literate Population 7,357 4,034 3,323
Illiterate Population 2,833 1,070 1,763

Connectivity of Ponnai

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 23 km distance

Nearby Villages of Ponnai

Frequently Asked Questions about Ponnai

Where is Ponnai located?

Ponnai village is situated in Katpadi Taluka, within the Vellore district of Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ponnai?

Ponnai serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.

What is the pincode of Ponnai?

The pincode of Ponnai is 632514, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Ponnai as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Ponnai is 10,190, with 5,104 males and 5,086 females.

How many households are there in Ponnai as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Ponnai village has a total of 2,318 households.

What is the literacy rate in Ponnai as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Ponnai is 72.20%. The male literacy rate is 79.04%, while the female literacy rate is 65.34%.