🏡 Basic Details
- Village & Panchayat: Chozhampoondi is a village and its own Gram Panchayat in Koliyanur Block, Viluppuram District .
- Location: About 3 km west of Viluppuram town (district headquarters) and around 8 km from Koliyanur, along major routes NH‑32/NH‑332 . It lies on the boundary of Viluppuram District, close to Puducherry State.
- Postal Information: PIN 605402, served via Kedar Post Office.
- Nearby Villages: Asarankuppam (~2 km), Vandimedu (~4 km), Nannadu (~4 km), Ragavendra Nagar (Fathima Layout) (~4 km).
👥 Population & Social Profile (2011 Census)
- Population: Approx. 1,484, with 729 males and 755 females—Sex Ratio: ~1,035 F per 1,000 M
- Households: ~336 families
- Children (0–6 yrs): 171 (91 boys / 80 girls).
- Literacy: Overall ~57.8% — Male: ~63.4%; Female: ~52.5%.
🚍 Connectivity & Infrastructure
- Bus Services: Both public and private buses serve the village.
- Rail Access: Nearest stations are within 5–10 km—Viluppuram Junction or Mundiyampakkam .
- Nearby Towns for Services: Residents typically access health, banking, and markets in Viluppuram, Panruti, and Tirukkoyilur .
🗳️ Civic Life
- Assembly Constituency: Vikravandi
- Lok Sabha Constituency: Viluppuram .
- Political Presence: Communist parties (CPM) and regional parties like DMK are influential locally .
- Polling Booths Include:
- PUPS Pudukaruvatchi
- PUPS Sozhaganur
- PUMS Athanur
- PUMS Chozhampoondi
- PUES Thirunanthipuram
✅ Summary
Chozhampoondi is a small but socially dynamic village, home to around 1,484 people across 336 households. Its key features include:
- A gender-balanced population with a sex ratio of ~1,035, higher than the state average
- Literacy hovering at ~58%, reflecting typical rural gaps—especially among women
- Good road and rail access, enabling connectivity to nearby towns and services
- Active civic structures with multiple polling locations and local party engagement
