Basic Details
Panankuppam (பனங்குப்பம்) is a village and its own gram‑panchayat in Koliyanur Block, Viluppuram District, Tamil Nadu. It’s located about 5 km south of Viluppuram town and 175 km from Chennai. The village spans 252 ha and uses PIN 605103, served by the Valavanur post office.
Key Landmark
No major historic temple is documented online, but as a bustling local hub it hosts essential institutions including the Panankuppam Panchayat Office, Panchayat‑Union Primary School, and a Branch Office ATM of Karur Vysya Bank.
Settlements
Panankuppam consists of the central village core and smaller hamlets like Nallarasanpettai, Kannika Thoppu, Kamaraj Nagar, and Thoppu New Colony—all under the same panchayat.
Streets & Amenities
Key features include:
Temple Road, Nallaharanpettai Street, Panchayat Office Road
Panchayat‑Union Primary School (Grades 1–5)
Branch ATM & PDS Ration Shop
Anganwadi Centre, Water tanks & hand‐pumps
Gas agency (Ratha Indane) and micro‑water factory (Akash Aqua)
Tea stalls, grocery shops, and community gathering points within walking distance
Geography & Resources
Panankuppam lies near the Malattaru River and is bordered by NH‑32/332. With its 252 ha land area, it has a mix of irrigated and rainfed farmland, supported by ponds and wells.
Population & Lifestyle
According to the 2011 Census:
Population: 4,261 (2,139 M / 2,122 F) across 975 households
Sex Ratio: 992 females / 1,000 males
Children (0‑6 yrs): 479
Scheduled Castes: 1,933; ST: 3
Literacy: ~69.3% (M 76.0%, F 62.4%)
Life here revolves around farming (paddy, pulses), school activities, local shops, and tea-shack conversations. Key political parties include DMK, AIADMK, and PMK.
Transport
Railway:
Served by Viluppuram Junction and Serndanur stations within 5–10 km
Bus:
Both public and private buses connect the village directly to Viluppuram, Valavanur, Panruti, and neighboring areas, with stops like EB Colony (~1 km) and Asagulam (~1.4 km) nearby.
✅ Summary
Panankuppam is a compact agrarian village of about 4,300 people, anchored by its school, panchayat office, bank ATM, and small enterprises (gas agency, mineral water plant). Well‑connected to regional hubs via road and rail, it balances farming, education, and growing village-based services, making it a dynamic hub within Koliyanur block.
