🏡 Basic Details
- Village & Panchayat Name: Ponnankuppam , under Gingee Block / Taluk, Viluppuram District, Tamil Nadu
- PIN Code: 605201 (Ananthapuram Post Office)
- Legislative Constituencies: Gingee Assembly & Arani Lok Sabha
👥 Population & Households (Census 2011)
- Total Population: ~2,596 across ~581 households
- Males: ~1,322 | Females: ~1,274
- Sex Ratio: ~963 F / 1,000 M
- Children (0–6 yrs): ~307 (~11.8%); Child Sex Ratio: ~907
📚 Literacy & Workforce
- Overall Literacy: ~71.8% (Male: ~80.2%, Female: ~63.1%)
- Working Population: ~61.8% of the village—indicative of active local livelihoods
🚍 Connectivity & Nearby Geography
- Transport: Regular public and private bus services connect Ponnankuppam to Gingee and neighboring villages
- Rail Access: Nearest major train stations are more than 10 km away (e.g., Gingee, Viluppuram, Tindivanam)
- Nearby Villages: Includes Ponpatti, Pothuvoy, Pullipattu, Tenpuduppattu, Pudupalayam, and others within Gingee block
✅ Summary
Ponnankuppam is a well-established agrarian village of about 2,600 residents, anchored by its own Gram Panchayat. With a modest literacy rate (~72%) and a balanced workforce (~62%), the village reflects steady rural life. Despite a lower sex ratio (~963), the proportion of children (~12%) remains healthy, though the child sex ratio (~907) suggests early demographic concerns. Public buses facilitate essential connectivity