Potharai

Potharai is a village located in the Polur Subdivision of Tiruvannamalai district,Tamil Nadu, India. This article provides a comprehensive overview of Potharai, covering its demographics, population statistics, household data, administrative structure, geographical area, connectivity, educational and medical facilities, electricity supply, drinking water sources, and nearby villages.

Potharai Overview

Administrative & Basic Details
VillagePotharai
Pincode606803
Area636.25 Sq. Km
Village Code631708
Sub-DistrictPolur
Sub-District Code5724
DistrictTiruvannamalai
District Code593
State/UTTamil Nadu
State/UT Code33
Gram PanchayatPotharai
Gram Panchayat Code231333
Block PanchayatPolur
Block Panchayat Code6717
Total Population (2011 Census)3116
Total Households728
Nearest TownPOLUR (Distance: 9 Km)

Potharai has a population of 3116 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It falls under the jurisdiction of Potharai Gram Panchayat and the Polur Block Panchayat in Polur District. The village has 728 households and is identified by village code 631708. Potharai is located in the 606803 postal area, contributing significantly to the rural administrative structure of Polur Sub-District.

Total Population of Potharai

As of the 2011 census, Population of Potharai has a population of approximately 3116 people, where the male population is 1584 and the female population is 1532.

Total 3116
Male 1584
Female 1532

Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population of Potharai

The population data for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) in Potharai is as follows:

Scheduled Caste (SC)
Total Scheduled Caste 926
Male 449
Female 477
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Total Scheduled Tribe 0
Male 0
Female 0

Household in Potharai

There are approximately 728 households in Potharai. The average household size in the village is about 4 persons per house.

Type Stats
Household 728
People / Family 4

Assembly & Parliament Constituency of Potharai

Potharai falls under the Polur Assembly and Parliament Constituency. The nearest town to Potharai is Polur, which serves as the central hub for all major economic activities in the region.

Understanding Literacy Rates in Potharai Village

As per the 2011 Census, Potharai presents important statistics regarding its literacy and illiteracy rates.

Literacy in Potharai Village (2011):

Total 2250
Male 1245
Female 1005

illiteracy in Potharai Village (2011):

Total 866
Male 339
Female 527

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Connectivity of Potharai

Connectivity Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within <5 km distance
Communication Available

Electricity Facilities

Electricity Supply Available
Domestic Electricity Not Available
Agricultural Electricity Not Available
Other Electricity Uses Not Available
All Households Electrified Yes

Education Facilities

Has Education Facility?Available
Primary School2
Middle School1
Secondary School0
Senior Secondary0
College0

Medical Facilities

Medical FacilityAvailable
Allopathic Hospital0
Ayurvedic Hospital0
Unani Hospital0
Homeopathic Hospital0
DispensariesAllopathic: 0, Ayurvedic: 0, Unani: 0, Homeo: 0
Primary Health Centre (PHC)
Other Medical Centres0

Drinking Water Facilities

Water Facility Available
Tap Water Available
Well Available
Tank Not Available
Tubewell Available (Within 3-5 km)
Handpump Available
Other Sources Not Available

Nearby Villages of Potharai

Frequently Asked Questions About Potharai Village

The total population of Potharai Village is approximately 3116 people.

The male population is 1584, while the female population is 1532.

Potharai Village has about 728 households.

The average household size in Potharai is approximately 4 people per household.

The total literate population is 2250, which includes 1245 males and 1005 females.

The total illiterate population is 866, consisting of 339 males and 527 females.

There are 105 villages in the Polur Sub-District.

Potharai Village falls under the Potharai Gram Panchayat.

The Pincode for Potharai Village is 606803.

Potharai Village is part of the Polur Block Panchayat.