Indian Village Directory

Punnam Village

Punnam is an inhabited village in Bhavani Taluk of Erode district, Tamil Nadu. Its Census village code is 634868, the Census 2011 record lists 5,679 people in 1,592 households and the reported area is 1,126.09 hectares. The local references include Punnam Gram Panchayat, Bhavani CD Block and the nearest town reference is Appakudal.

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Quick answer: Punnam is a village in Bhavani Taluk, Erode district, Tamil Nadu, India. The available record shows Census village code 634868 and 5,679 people in 1,592 households.
Village Code634868
Population5,679
Households1,592
Area1,126.09 hectares
Nearest TownAppakudal

Key Village Facts

Village
Punnam
Census Village Code
634868
State
Tamil Nadu
State Census Code
33
District
Erode
District Census Code
610
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bhavani
Sub-district Census Code
05750
CD Block
Bhavani
Gram Panchayat
Punnam
Households
1,592
Population
5,679
Male Population
2,920
Female Population
2,759
Sex Ratio
944.86
Area
1,126.09 hectares
Area
11.26 sq km
Nearest Town
Appakudal
Nearest Town Distance
b km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
638312
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Punnam at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 5,679 people, 1,126.09 hectares of reported area and Appakudal as the nearest town reference for Punnam, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictErode
TalukBhavani
CD BlockBhavani
Gram PanchayatPunnam
  • Punnam falls under Bhavani Taluk in Erode district, Tamil Nadu.
  • The Census village code is 634868.
  • The record lists 5,679 people living in 1,592 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,126.09 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Appakudal.
  • 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

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 Density504.31 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.57 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share10.69%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share44.4%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Punnam in the official administrative record. Census village code 634868, Punnam Gram Panchayat and Bhavani CD Block.

State Census Code
33
District Census Code
610
Sub-district Census Code
05750
Village Census Code
634868
CD Block Code
0130
Gram Panchayat Code
0139
CD Block Name
Bhavani
Gram Panchayat Name
Punnam

Location and Distance

Appakudal is the nearest town listed for Punnam. Erode is listed as the district headquarters at about 33 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Bhavani
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15 km
District Headquarter
Erode
Distance from District Headquarter
33 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Appakudal
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
7 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Appakudal
Distance within State/UT
7 km
Nearest Town
Appakudal
Distance from Nearest Town
b km
Total Geographical Area
1,126.09 hectares
Area
11.26 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 5,679 people in 1,592 households, with 2,920 male residents and 2,759 female residents. The average household size is 3.57, and SC share is 10.69% and ST share is 0% for Punnam. Population density works out to about 504.31 people per sq km.

Total Households
1,592
Total Population
5,679
Male Population
2,920
Female Population
2,759
Sex Ratio
944.86
Average Household Size
3.57
SC Population
607
SC Male Population
299
SC Female Population
308
SC Population Share
10.69
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Punnam list 3 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
3
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
3
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Non Formal Training Centre
Available
Government Non Formal Training Centre Count
1

Health Facilities

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

Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Punnam 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
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Closed Drainage
Available
Open Drainage
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
420.03 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
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 Punnam 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
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Punnam is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 20 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
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Punnam show that reported agricultural commodities include Corn, Ground Nut and Sesame Seeds, net sown area is 945.84 hectares and irrigated land is 420.03 hectares (44.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Corn
Manufacturers Commodities First
Jaggery
Agricultural Commodities Second
Ground Nut
Manufacturers Commodities Second
Bedsheet
Handicrafts Commodities Second
Door Mat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Sesame Seeds
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
26.04
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
29.7 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
0.37 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
124.14 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
945.84
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
525.81 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
420.03

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
Others
Available
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Punnam

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
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
5
Banks in Matched Records
4
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 4 80%
CRM 1 20%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Karur Vysya Bank Ltd 2 40%
Indian Overseas Bank 1 20%
State Bank of India 1 20%
Union Bank of India 1 20%

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 Overseas Bank ATM 638312 Erode Bhavani Jambai (Tp) Nallipalayam Road Door No.17/04, Jambai, Erode, Tamil Nadu, 638312
Karur Vysya Bank Ltd CRM 638312 Erode Bhavani Oricheri Bhavani Sathy Main Road Sf.no-189, Erode, Tamil Nadu, 638312
State Bank of India ATM 638312 Erode Bhavani Bhavani 176 Sathy Main Road Dhalavaipettai Erode 176 Sathy Main Road, Erode, Tamil Nadu, 638312
Union Bank of India ATM 638312 Erode Bhavani Paruvachi Bhavani to Anthiyur Main Road, Paruvachi D. No.143d, Erode, Tamil Nadu, 638312
Karur Vysya Bank Ltd ATM 638312 Erode Bhavani Oricheri Bhavani Sathy Main Road Sf.no-189, Erode, Tamil Nadu, 638312

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 Punnam village located?

Punnam is in Bhavani Taluk of Erode district in Tamil Nadu, India.

Which district is Punnam village in?

Punnam village is in Erode district.

Which state is Punnam village in?

Punnam village is in Tamil Nadu.

Which taluk is Punnam under?

Punnam comes under Bhavani Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Punnam?

The Census village code of Punnam is 634868.

Which Gram Panchayat is Punnam under?

Punnam is listed under Punnam Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Bhavani.

What is the population of Punnam village?

The village record lists 5,679 people and 1,592 households for Punnam.

How many households are in Punnam village?

The village record lists 1,592 households for Punnam.

What is the male and female population of Punnam?

The record lists 2,920 male residents and 2,759 female residents for Punnam.

What is the sex ratio of Punnam village?

The sex ratio of Punnam is 944.86 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Punnam village?

The reported geographical area of Punnam is 1,126.09 hectares.

What is the population density of Punnam village?

The approximate population density of Punnam is 504.31 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Punnam?

The nearest town listed for Punnam is Appakudal, about b km away.

How far is Punnam from the district headquarters?

Punnam is about 33 km from Erode, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Punnam from the sub-district headquarters?

Punnam is about 15 km from Bhavani, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Punnam?

The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Punnam.

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

For Punnam, reported agricultural commodities include Corn, Ground Nut and Sesame Seeds, net sown area is 945.84 hectares and irrigated land is 420.03 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Punnam?

The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Punnam. These records include 4 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: 30 May 2026.