# Ponnamaravathi, Pudukkottai (Tamil Nadu) – Town Population

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Town · Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu 

# Ponnamaravathi

Ponnamaravathi is a town in Ponnamaravathi sub-district of Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu (town panchayat). The 2011 Census counted **12,676 people** in 3,380 households. Literacy was 88.8%.

- 12,676people (2011)
- 3,380households
- 88.8%literacy
- 15census wards

## Population of Ponnamaravathi

■ Ponnamaravathi · ■ Pudukkottai urban average

Literacy (age 7+) ****88.8%**

**88.7%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****1010**

**1006

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****900**

**943

Working population ****34.1%**

**35.5%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Homes and amenities in Ponnamaravathi

Of every 100 households in Ponnamaravathi in 2011, 96 had electricity, 68 a toilet at home and 55 cooked with LPG; 78 had a mobile phone, 37 a two-wheeler and 5 a car.

■ Ponnamaravathi · ■ Pudukkottai urban average

Electricity for lighting ****96%**

**95%

Toilet within the home ****68%**

**69%

No toilet (open defecation) ****30%**

**27%

Tap water ****76%**

**88%

Drinking water within premises ****32%**

**45%

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****55%**

**57%

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****35%**

**35%

Use banking services ****62%**

**62%

Television ****75%**

**83%

Mobile phone ****78%**

**79%

Computer with internet ****2%**

**3%

Two-wheeler ****37%**

**40%

Car / jeep / van ****5%**

**4%

None of these assets ****7%**

**4%

Own their home ****55%**

**62%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Houselisting and Housing Census – households by amenities and assets (HH-14)](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## What people in Ponnamaravathi work as

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**■** Services, trade & industry 3,456 (80%) · **■** Household industry 195 (5%) · **■** Farming 428 (10%) · **■** Marginal 240 (6%)

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## How has the population of Ponnamaravathi changed?

From 10,659 in 1931 to 12,676 in 2011.

**1931

**1941

**1951

**1961

**1971

**1981

**1991

**2001

**2011

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Ponnamaravathi in numbers and road distances

- Density507 per km²
- Growth 2001–20117.6%
- Annual rainfall814 mm
- Temperature range23 °C to 40 °C

### Road distances

- Chennai (state capital)416 km by road
- Pudukkottai (district HQ)38 km by road
- Pudukkottai (city of 1 lakh+)38 km by road
- Tiruchirappalli (city of 5 lakh+)80 km by road
- Thirumayam (railway station)35 km by road

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Services and economy in Ponnamaravathi

### Civic services

- Pucca roads18 km
- DrainageOpen and closed drains
- Flush toilets2,642
- Water storage520 kl
- Fire serviceIn town
- Electricity — homes3,380
- Electricity — industry8

### Hospitals

- ●Allopathic hospitals1 · 48 beds · 4 doctors
- ●Alternative-medicine hospitals1 · 1 doctors
- ●Dispensaries1 · 4 beds · 2 doctors

### Schools and colleges

- ●Primary schools3 govt · 1 private
- ●Senior secondary schools1 govt · 1 private

### Banks

- Nationalised banks4
- Private banks1
- Co-operative banks1

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Hospitals, banks, ATMs and more in Ponnamaravathi

- Banks11 in Ponnamaravathi
- ATMs1 in Ponnamaravathi
- Petrol pumps1 in Ponnamaravathi
- Cinemas1 in Ponnamaravathi
- Pharmacies1 in Ponnamaravathi
- Restaurants2 in Ponnamaravathi
- Dental clinics1 in Ponnamaravathi

Source: [Overture Maps Foundation places, release 2026-10-21.0 (CDLA-Permissive-2.0, Apache-2.0 or CC0 by source)](https://docs.overturemaps.org/attribution/).

## Ponnamaravathi ward list (2011)

Ward (2011) People Households 

[Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/pudukkottai/ponnamaravathi/ponnamaravathi/ward-1/) 1,401 353 

[Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/pudukkottai/ponnamaravathi/ponnamaravathi/ward-2/) 763 186 

[Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/pudukkottai/ponnamaravathi/ponnamaravathi/ward-3/) 949 258 

[Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/pudukkottai/ponnamaravathi/ponnamaravathi/ward-4/) 530 149 

[Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/pudukkottai/ponnamaravathi/ponnamaravathi/ward-5/) 1,005 285 

[Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/pudukkottai/ponnamaravathi/ponnamaravathi/ward-6/) 615 154 

[Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/pudukkottai/ponnamaravathi/ponnamaravathi/ward-7/) 662 158 

[Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/pudukkottai/ponnamaravathi/ponnamaravathi/ward-8/) 969 250 

[Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/pudukkottai/ponnamaravathi/ponnamaravathi/ward-9/) 1,325 351 

[Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/pudukkottai/ponnamaravathi/ponnamaravathi/ward-10/) 594 184 

[Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/pudukkottai/ponnamaravathi/ponnamaravathi/ward-11/) 618 166 

[Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/pudukkottai/ponnamaravathi/ponnamaravathi/ward-12/) 880 231 

[Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/pudukkottai/ponnamaravathi/ponnamaravathi/ward-13/) 281 81 

[Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/pudukkottai/ponnamaravathi/ponnamaravathi/ward-14/) 1,071 296 

[Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/india/tamil-nadu/pudukkottai/ponnamaravathi/ponnamaravathi/ward-15/) 1,013 278 

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

Census wards of 2011; municipal ward boundaries may have changed since.

## Know before you go: Ponnamaravathi

- Time zoneUTC+5:30, no daylight saving · Asia/Kolkata
- CurrencyRupee (INR)
- Country calling code+91
- LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil
- Plug typesType C, D · 230 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports

- Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ) · Tiruchirappalli57 km
- Madurai Airport (IXM) · Madurai69 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:54) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 06:25, sunset around 17:56).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Quick answers

- What is the population of Ponnamaravathi?12,676 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Ponnamaravathi in?Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu
- What was the population of Ponnamaravathi in 1931?10,659
- How many wards does Ponnamaravathi have?15 census wards (2011)
- What plug type is used in Ponnamaravathi?Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to Ponnamaravathi?Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ), about 57 km in a straight line