Indian Village Directory

Ponkal Village

Ponkal is an inhabited village in Mamda Mandal of Adilabad district, Andhra Pradesh. Its Census village code is 570423, the Census 2011 record lists 5,160 people in 1,302 households and the reported area is 1,995 hectares. The local references include Ponkal Gram Panchayat, Mamda CD Block and the nearest town reference is Nirmal at about 30 km.

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Quick answer: Ponkal is a village in Mamda Mandal, Adilabad district, Andhra Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 570423 and 5,160 people in 1,302 households.
Village Code570423
Population5,160
Households1,302
Area1,995 hectares
Nearest TownNirmal

Key Village Facts

Village
Ponkal
Census Village Code
570423
State
Andhra Pradesh
State Census Code
28
District
Adilabad
District Census Code
532
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Mamda
Sub-district Census Code
04346
CD Block
Mamda
Gram Panchayat
Ponkal
Households
1,302
Population
5,160
Male Population
2,495
Female Population
2,665
Sex Ratio
1,068.14
Area
1,995 hectares
Area
19.95 sq km
Nearest Town
Nirmal
Nearest Town Distance
30 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
504310
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Ponkal at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 5,160 people, 1,995 hectares of reported area and Nirmal as the nearest town reference for Ponkal, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictAdilabad
MandalMamda
CD BlockMamda
Gram PanchayatPONKAL
  • Ponkal falls under Mamda Mandal in Adilabad district, Andhra Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 570423.
  • The record lists 5,160 people living in 1,302 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,995 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Nirmal.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density258.65 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.96 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share11.45%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share3.53%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share83.5%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Ponkal in the official administrative record. Census village code 570423, Ponkal Gram Panchayat and Mamda CD Block.

State Census Code
28
District Census Code
532
Sub-district Census Code
04346
Village Census Code
570423
CD Block Code
0042
CD Block Name
Mamda
Gram Panchayat Name
Ponkal

Location and Distance

Nirmal is the nearest town listed for Ponkal, about 30 km away. Adilabad is listed as the district headquarters at about 110 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Mamda
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Adilabad
Distance from District Headquarter
110 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Nirmal
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
30 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Nirmal
Distance within State/UT
30 km
Nearest Town
Nirmal
Distance from Nearest Town
30 km
Total Geographical Area
1,995 hectares
Area
19.95 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 5,160 people in 1,302 households, with 2,495 male residents and 2,665 female residents. The average household size is 3.96, and SC share is 11.45% and ST share is 3.53% for Ponkal. Population density works out to about 258.65 people per sq km.

Total Households
1,302
Total Population
5,160
Male Population
2,495
Female Population
2,665
Sex Ratio
1,068.14
Average Household Size
3.96
SC Population
591
SC Male Population
288
SC Female Population
303
SC Population Share
11.45
ST Population
182
ST Male Population
89
ST Female Population
93
ST Population Share
3.53
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Ponkal list 1 government primary school, 3 private primary schools, 1 private middle school and 1 government secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
3
Private Middle School
Available
Private Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Ponkal. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Ponkal include hand pump water and treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Community Toilet Complex Excluding Bath For General Public
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
134 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
200 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Ponkal include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Ponkal include commercial bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Commercial Bank
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Ponkal is reported as 13 hours per day in summer and 24 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
13 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
7 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
13 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
17 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Ponkal show that reported agricultural commodities include Cotton, net sown area is 957.9 hectares and irrigated land is 800 hectares (83.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Cotton
Forest Area In Hectares
260.4 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
92.2
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
50.5 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
37.9 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
162.1 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
300 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
957.9
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
620 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
800.0
Canals Area In Hectares
500 hectares
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
100 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ponkal village located?

Ponkal is in Mamda Mandal of Adilabad district in Andhra Pradesh, India.

Which district is Ponkal village in?

Ponkal village is in Adilabad district.

Which state is Ponkal village in?

Ponkal village is in Andhra Pradesh.

Which mandal is Ponkal under?

Ponkal comes under Mamda Mandal. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Ponkal?

The Census village code of Ponkal is 570423.

Which Gram Panchayat is Ponkal under?

Ponkal is listed under PONKAL Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Mamda.

What is the population of Ponkal village?

The village record lists 5,160 people and 1,302 households for Ponkal.

How many households are in Ponkal village?

The village record lists 1,302 households for Ponkal.

What is the male and female population of Ponkal?

The record lists 2,495 male residents and 2,665 female residents for Ponkal.

What is the sex ratio of Ponkal village?

The sex ratio of Ponkal is 1,068.14 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Ponkal village?

The reported geographical area of Ponkal is 1,995 hectares.

What is the population density of Ponkal village?

The approximate population density of Ponkal is 258.65 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Ponkal?

The nearest town listed for Ponkal is Nirmal, about 30 km away.

How far is Ponkal from the district headquarters?

Ponkal is about 110 km from Adilabad, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Ponkal from the sub-district headquarters?

Ponkal is about 10 km from Mamda, the mandal headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Ponkal?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 3 private primary schools, 1 private middle school and 1 government secondary school for Ponkal.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Ponkal?

For Ponkal, reported agricultural commodities include Cotton, net sown area is 957.9 hectares and irrigated land is 800 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Ponkal.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.