Pothuvoy Village Overview
Pothuvoy is a village in Gingee tehsil of Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu. Gingee is the tehsil headquarters, while Viluppuram is the district headquarters for Pothuvoy village. As per available records (2009), Pothuvai is the Gram Panchayat for Pothuvoy village.
The sections below provide essential information about Pothuvoy 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 Pothuvoy is 632437. The village covers a geographical area of 315.78 hectares and has a pincode of 604152. Vettavalam is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.
Location Map of Pothuvoy
Population & Demographics of Pothuvoy
This section provides population and demographic details of Pothuvoy village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,626 | 780 | 846 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 204 | 97 | 107 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 173 | 82 | 91 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| Literate Population | 1,082 | 584 | 498 |
| Illiterate Population | 544 | 196 | 348 |
Key population details of Pothuvoy village are given below:
- Pothuvoy village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,626, including approximately 780 males and 846 females, with a sex ratio of 1084 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 173 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 5 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Pothuvoy village is good, with a literacy rate of about 66.54%.
- There are around 356 households in Pothuvoy village.
Transport & Connectivity of Pothuvoy
Transport facilities help residents of Pothuvoy 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 4 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 4 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Pothuvoy
The following villages are located close to Pothuvoy 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 Pothuvoy
- Where is Pothuvoy located?
- Pothuvoy village is located in Gingee Taluka, Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Pothuvoy?
- The Gram Panchayat of Pothuvoy is Pothuvai (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Pothuvoy?
- The pincode of Pothuvoy is 604152.
- What is the population of Pothuvoy?
- Pothuvoy has a total population of 1,626, including 780 males and 846 females.
- How many households are there in Pothuvoy?
- There are 356 households in Pothuvoy.
- What is the literacy rate in Pothuvoy?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pothuvoy is 66.54%. Male literacy is 74.87% and female literacy is 58.87%.