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Ponbethy Village
Ponbethy is an inhabited village in Thirunallar Taluk Sub-district of Karaikal district, Puducherry. Its Census village code is 644997, the Census 2011 record lists 2,604 people in 668 households and the reported area is 523.74 hectares. The local references include Ponbethy (Part), Kurumbagaram (Part) Gram Panchayat, Karaikal CD Block CD Block and the nearest town reference is Karaikal at about 11 km.
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Quick answer: Ponbethy is a village in Thirunallar Taluk Sub-district, Karaikal district, Puducherry, India. The available record shows Census village code 644997 and 2,604 people in 668 households.
Village Code644997
Population2,604
Households668
Area523.74 hectares
Nearest TownKaraikal
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Ponbethy
- Census Village Code
- 644997
- State
- Puducherry
- State Census Code
- 34
- District
- Karaikal
- District Census Code
- 637
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Thirunallar Taluk
- Sub-district Census Code
- 05915
- CD Block
- Karaikal CD Block
- Gram Panchayat
- Ponbethy (Part), Kurumbagaram (Part)
- Households
- 668
- Population
- 2,604
- Male Population
- 1,289
- Female Population
- 1,315
- Sex Ratio
- 1,020.17
- Area
- 523.74 hectares
- Area
- 5.24 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Karaikal
- Nearest Town Distance
- 11 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 609603
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Ponbethy at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,604 people, 523.74 hectares of reported area and Karaikal as the nearest town reference for Ponbethy, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
CD BlockKaraikal CD Block
Gram PanchayatPonbethy (Part), Kurumbagaram (Part)
- Ponbethy falls under Thirunallar Taluk Sub-district in Karaikal district, Puducherry.
- The Census village code is 644997.
- The record lists 2,604 people living in 668 households.
- The reported village area is 523.74 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Karaikal.
- 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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- Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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Data Sources and Verification
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density497.19 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.9 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share32.8%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share97%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Ponbethy in the official administrative record. Census village code 644997, Ponbethy (Part), Kurumbagaram (Part) Gram Panchayat and Karaikal CD Block CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 34
- District Census Code
- 637
- Sub-district Census Code
- 05915
- Village Census Code
- 644997
- CD Block Code
- 0003
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 00150016
- CD Block Name
- Karaikal CD Block
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Ponbethy (Part), Kurumbagaram (Part)
Location and Distance
Karaikal is the nearest town listed for Ponbethy, about 11 km away. Karaikal is listed as the district headquarters at about 10 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Karaikal
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 10 km
- District Headquarter
- Karaikal
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 10 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Karaikal
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 10 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Karaikal
- Distance within State/UT
- 10 km
- Nearest Town
- Karaikal
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 11 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 523.74 hectares
- Area
- 5.24 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,604 people in 668 households, with 1,289 male residents and 1,315 female residents. The average household size is 3.9, and SC share is 32.8% and ST share is 0% for Ponbethy. Population density works out to about 497.19 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 668
- Total Population
- 2,604
- Male Population
- 1,289
- Female Population
- 1,315
- Sex Ratio
- 1,020.17
- Average Household Size
- 3.9
- SC Population
- 854
- SC Male Population
- 406
- SC Female Population
- 448
- SC Population Share
- 32.8
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Ponbethy list 4 government primary schools and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 4
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 4
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Ponbethy. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Ponbethy include 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
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 36.62 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 1.24 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Ponbethy include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Private Courier Facility
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Ponbethy include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Ponbethy is reported as 24 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
- 24 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
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Ponbethy show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Black Gram and Green Gram, net sown area is 335.44 hectares and irrigated land is 325.35 hectares (97% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Black Gram
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Green Gram
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 113.53
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 1.57 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 29.2 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 7.38 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 335.44
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 10.09 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 325.35
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 323.41 hectares
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 0.7 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
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Ponbethy
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- Within 5 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 1
- Banks in Matched Records
- 1
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
| Device Type | Records | Share |
| ATM |
1 |
100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
| Bank | Records | Share |
| Indian Bank |
1 |
100% |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
| Indian Bank |
ATM |
609603 |
Karaikal |
Karaikal |
Karaikal (M) |
Surakudi Road, Serumavilangai Pajanco and Ri Campus Karaikal, Karaikal, Puducherry, 609603 |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ponbethy village located?
Ponbethy is in Thirunallar Taluk Sub-district of Karaikal district in Puducherry, India.
Which district is Ponbethy village in?
Ponbethy village is in Karaikal district.
Which state is Ponbethy village in?
Ponbethy village is in Puducherry.
Which sub-district is Ponbethy under?
Ponbethy comes under Thirunallar Taluk Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Ponbethy?
The Census village code of Ponbethy is 644997.
Which Gram Panchayat is Ponbethy under?
Ponbethy is listed under Ponbethy (Part), Kurumbagaram (Part) Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Karaikal CD Block.
What is the population of Ponbethy village?
The village record lists 2,604 people and 668 households for Ponbethy.
How many households are in Ponbethy village?
The village record lists 668 households for Ponbethy.
What is the male and female population of Ponbethy?
The record lists 1,289 male residents and 1,315 female residents for Ponbethy.
What is the sex ratio of Ponbethy village?
The sex ratio of Ponbethy is 1,020.17 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Ponbethy village?
The reported geographical area of Ponbethy is 523.74 hectares.
What is the population density of Ponbethy village?
The approximate population density of Ponbethy is 497.19 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Ponbethy?
The nearest town listed for Ponbethy is Karaikal, about 11 km away.
How far is Ponbethy from the district headquarters?
Ponbethy is about 10 km from Karaikal, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Ponbethy from the sub-district headquarters?
Ponbethy is about 10 km from Karaikal, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Ponbethy?
The village facility record lists 4 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Ponbethy.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Ponbethy?
For Ponbethy, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Black Gram and Green Gram, net sown area is 335.44 hectares and irrigated land is 325.35 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Ponbethy?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Ponbethy. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
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: 31 May 2026.