Pongalur

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

Pongalur Overview

Administrative & Basic Details
VillagePongalur
Pincode641667
Area1169.93 Sq. Km
Village Code644801
Sub-DistrictPalladam
Sub-District Code5905
DistrictTiruppur
District Code634
State/UTTamil Nadu
State/UT Code33
Gram PanchayatPongalur
Gram Panchayat Code222205
Block PanchayatPongalur
Block Panchayat Code6418
Total Population (2011 Census)11688
Total Households3348
Nearest TownP.PULIAMPATTY (Distance: 5 Km)

Pongalur has a population of 11688 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It falls under the jurisdiction of Pongalur Gram Panchayat and the Pongalur Block Panchayat in Palladam District. The village has 3348 households and is identified by village code 644801. Pongalur is located in the 641667 postal area, contributing significantly to the rural administrative structure of Palladam Sub-District.

Total Population of Pongalur

As of the 2011 census, Population of Pongalur has a population of approximately 11688 people, where the male population is 5868 and the female population is 5820.

Total 11688
Male 5868
Female 5820

Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population of Pongalur

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

Scheduled Caste (SC)
Total Scheduled Caste 890
Male 453
Female 437
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Total Scheduled Tribe 0
Male 0
Female 0

Household in Pongalur

There are approximately 3348 households in Pongalur. The average household size in the village is about 3 persons per house.

Type Stats
Household 3348
People / Family 3

Assembly & Parliament Constituency of Pongalur

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

Understanding Literacy Rates in Pongalur Village

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

Literacy in Pongalur Village (2011):

Total 8367
Male 4497
Female 3870

illiteracy in Pongalur Village (2011):

Total 3321
Male 1371
Female 1950

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Connectivity of Pongalur

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 School5
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 Pongalur

Frequently Asked Questions About Pongalur Village

The total population of Pongalur Village is approximately 11688 people.

The male population is 5868, while the female population is 5820.

Pongalur Village has about 3348 households.

The average household size in Pongalur is approximately 3 people per household.

The total literate population is 8367, which includes 4497 males and 3870 females.

The total illiterate population is 3321, consisting of 1371 males and 1950 females.

There are 28 villages in the Palladam Sub-District.

Pongalur Village falls under the Pongalur Gram Panchayat.

The Pincode for Pongalur Village is 641667.

Pongalur Village is part of the Pongalur Block Panchayat.