Ponpatti Village Overview
Ponpatti is a village in Gingee tehsil of Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu. Gingee is the tehsil headquarters, while Viluppuram is the district headquarters for Ponpatti village. As per available records (2009), Ponpathi is the Gram Panchayat for Ponpatti village.
The sections below provide essential information about Ponpatti 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 Ponpatti is 632411. The village covers a geographical area of 277.01 hectares and has a pincode of 604202. Gingee is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.
Location Map of Ponpatti
Population & Demographics of Ponpatti
This section provides population and demographic details of Ponpatti village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,420 | 1,205 | 1,215 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 225 | 112 | 113 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 613 | 306 | 307 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 48 | 25 | 23 |
| Literate Population | 1,556 | 879 | 677 |
| Illiterate Population | 864 | 326 | 538 |
Key population details of Ponpatti village are given below:
- Ponpatti village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,420, including approximately 1,205 males and 1,215 females, with a sex ratio of 1008 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 613 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 48 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Ponpatti village is good, with a literacy rate of about 64.30%.
- There are around 588 households in Ponpatti village.
Transport & Connectivity of Ponpatti
Transport facilities help residents of Ponpatti 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 2 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 27 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Ponpatti
The following villages are located close to Ponpatti 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 Ponpatti
- Where is Ponpatti located?
- Ponpatti village is located in Gingee Taluka, Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Ponpatti?
- The Gram Panchayat of Ponpatti is Ponpathi (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Ponpatti?
- The pincode of Ponpatti is 604202.
- What is the population of Ponpatti?
- Ponpatti has a total population of 2,420, including 1,205 males and 1,215 females.
- How many households are there in Ponpatti?
- There are 588 households in Ponpatti.
- What is the literacy rate in Ponpatti?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ponpatti is 64.30%. Male literacy is 72.95% and female literacy is 55.72%.