🏡 Basic Details
- Name: Alampoondi (ஆலம்பூண்டி), also spelled Alampundi
- Administrative Unit: Serves as its own Gram Panchayat in Gingee Block, Viluppuram District.
- Village Code: 632368
- PIN Code: 604151 (via Alampoondi S.O, Tindivanam Division)
- Local Governance: Panchayat includes main village and hamlets such as Nadupattu, Reddypalayam, Muruganthangal, Thamarai Kulam, and more across 9 wards
- Political Constituencies: Gingee Assembly; Arani Parliamentary
👨👩👧👦 Population & Social Profile (2011 Census)
- Total Households: 1,221
- Population: 5,268 (2,674 M / 2,594 F)
- Sex Ratio: 970 F per 1,000 M
- Children (0–6 yrs): 498 (284 M / 214 F) — Child Sex Ratio: 754
- Literacy Rate: Overall ~69.5%; Male 80.5%, Female 58.5%
⚙️ Work & Economy
- Total Workers: 3,087 (~58.6% of pop.)
- Main Workers (≥6 months): 1,835
- Cultivators: 527
- Agricultural Labourers: 514
- Household Industry: 109
- Other Work: 685
- Marginal Workers (<6 months): 1,252
🎓 Education Facilities
- St. Joseph’s Matriculation Higher Secondary School (est. 1983): Co-ed, English-medium, ~545 students, 25 teachers, library & computers
- Government Higher Secondary School (Aalampoondi): Rural public institution
- Panchayat Primary School: Established 1956, Tamil-medium, library, computers, mid-day meals
- Other schools nearby: RCPS, Rajadesingh Vidhyalaya, Sri RangaPoopathi International, St. Augustine High School
🚌 Transport & Location
- Elevation: ~45 m above sea level
- Positioned along NH‑332A / NH‑32, near rivers like Ponnaiyar and Tondiaru
- Bus Connectivity: Public and private buses serve locals; nearest railway station is 10+ km away, with Viluppuram Junction accessible for broader travel
- Nearby Areas: Gingee (~8 km), Tirukkoyilur, Tindivanam, district towns and cities
💡 Assets & Amenities
- Panchayat Office: Located on Bajanai Koil Street
- Banking: SBI branch present at Alampoondi
- Health: Nearby healthcare available at Gingee, Anandhapuram, Gangavaram, among others
- Religion & Community: Village life centers around temples and weekly markets, though specific festivals aren’t widely documented yet
✅ Summary
Alampoondi is a notable agrarian village in Gingee Block, recognized for its size (~5,300 population), educational infrastructure, and active civic life. The village’s literacy rate (~70%) is higher than surrounding averages, though there’s a gender gap. Agriculture remains the core livelihood, supported by a strong base of cultivators and labourers. With established schools (including a Matriculation higher secondary facility), a bank branch, and good road connectivity, it stands as a regional hub among cluster villages.
