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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.

DistrictKaraikal
Sub-districtThirunallar Taluk
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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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
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 TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
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
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
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.