Indian Village Directory

Porkudi Village

Porkudi is an inhabited village in Devakottai Taluk of Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu. Its Census village code is 640162, the Census 2011 record lists 754 people in 195 households and the reported area is 429.57 hectares. The local references include Thattani, Puthurani Gram Panchayat, Kannankudi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Devakottai.

In short:

Porkudi is a village in Devakottai Taluk, Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu, India. The available record shows Census village code 640162 and 754 people in 195 households.

Village Code640162

Population754

Households195

Area429.57 hectares

Nearest TownDevakottai

Detailed village profile

Porkudi at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 754 people, 429.57 hectares of reported area and Devakottai as the nearest town reference for Porkudi, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Tamil Nadu

District Sivaganga

Taluk Devakottai

CD Block Kannankudi

Gram Panchayat Thattani, Puthurani

Porkudi falls under Devakottai Taluk in Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu.
The Census village code is 640162.
The record lists 754 people living in 195 households.
The reported village area is 429.57 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Devakottai.
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 Village Facts

Village: Porkudi
Census Village Code: 640162
State: Tamil Nadu
State Census Code: 33
District: Sivaganga
District Census Code: 622
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit: Devakottai
Sub-district Census Code: 05831
CD Block: Kannankudi
Gram Panchayat: Thattani, Puthurani
Households: 195
Population: 754
Male Population: 386
Female Population: 368
Sex Ratio: 953.37
Area: 429.57 hectares
Area: 4.3 sq km
Nearest Town: Devakottai
Nearest Town Distance: b km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data: 630318
Reference Year: 2009

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density 175.52 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.

Average Household Size 3.87 people Calculated from listed population and households.

SC Population Share 69.23% Shown from the village record.

ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.

Irrigated Land Share 59.8% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Porkudi in the official administrative record. Census village code 640162, Thattani, Puthurani Gram Panchayat and Kannankudi CD Block.

State Census Code: 33
District Census Code: 622
Sub-district Census Code: 05831
Village Census Code: 640162
CD Block Code: 0258
Gram Panchayat Code: 04200418
CD Block Name: Kannankudi
Gram Panchayat Name: Thattani, Puthurani

Location and Distance

Devakottai is the nearest town listed for Porkudi. Sivaganga is listed as the district headquarters at about 55 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter: Devakottai
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter: 10 km
District Headquarter: Sivaganga
Distance from District Headquarter: 55 km
Nearest Statutory Town: Devakottai
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town: 7 km
Nearest Town within State/UT: Devakottai
Distance within State/UT: 7 km
Nearest Town: Devakottai
Distance from Nearest Town: b km
Total Geographical Area: 429.57 hectares
Area: 4.3 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 754 people in 195 households, with 386 male residents and 368 female residents. The average household size is 3.87, and SC share is 69.23% and ST share is 0% for Porkudi. Population density works out to about 175.52 people per sq km.

Total Households: 195
Total Population: 754
Male Population: 386
Female Population: 368
Sex Ratio: 953.37
Average Household Size: 3.87
SC Population: 522
SC Male Population: 270
SC Female Population: 252
SC Population Share: 69.23
Village Status: Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Porkudi list 1 government primary 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: 2
Government Primary School: Available
Government Primary School Count: 1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Porkudi include treated tap water and tank, pond or lake 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
Tank Pond Lake: Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year: Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer: Available
No 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: 18.17 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Porkudi 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
Other District Road: 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 Porkudi 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
Nutritional Centres ICDS: Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre: Available
ASHA: Available
Daily Newspaper Supply: Available
Assembly Polling Station: Available
Birth And Death Registration Office: Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Porkudi is reported as 20 hours per day in summer and 18 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: 20 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day: 18 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use: Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day: 6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day: 4 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: 12 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users: Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day: 20 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day: 18 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Porkudi show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 181.02 hectares and irrigated land is 108.22 hectares (59.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First: Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares: 173.89
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares: 56.16 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares: 0.33 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares: 181.02
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares: 72.8 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares: 108.22
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares: 108.22 hectares

Other Available Details

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

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

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Porkudi

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.

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: 37
Banks in Matched Records: 16
Matched PINs: 8

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type	Records	Share
ATM	23	62%
CRM	13	35%
CDM	1	2.7%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank	Records	Share
State Bank of India	9	24%
Canara Bank	4	11%
Indian Bank	3	8.1%
Indian Overseas Bank	3	8.1%
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Ltd	3	8.1%

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
Bank of Baroda	ATM	630302	Sivaganga	Devakottai	Devakottai (M)	Thirupathur Road, Opposite Bus Stand 279, Sri Meenakshi Complex, Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu, 630302
Canara Bank	ATM	623402	Sivaganga	Devakottai	Muppaiyur	Muppaiyur #1/16-A, Madurai-Thondi Main Road, Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu, 623402
City Union Bank Limited	ATM	630561	Sivaganga	Devakottai	Devakottai (M)	Sivagangai Ananda College of Arts and Science, Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu, 630561
Idbi Bank Limited	ATM	630303	Sivaganga	Devakottai	Kannangudi	Kannangudi Idbi Bank Ltd, 6/1-A Kannangudi, Devakottai Taluk, Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu, 630303
Dbs Bank India Limited	ATM	630302	Sivaganga	Devakottai	Devakottai (M)	Tirupathur Road, Devakottai Door No:382 B, Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu, 630302
Federal Bank Ltd	ATM	630302	Sivaganga	Devakottai	Devakottai (M)	Sri Chelliamman Nagar No.41b MMM Complex, Tirupapatur Road, Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu, 630302
Hdfc Bank Ltd.	ATM	630302	Sivaganga	Devakottai	Devakottai (M)	Tirupattur Road Devakottai, Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu, 630302
Canara Bank	ATM	630302	Sivaganga	Devakottai	Devakottai (M)	Devakottai #1/4a, Subramaniyapuram East, Thiruppathur Road, Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu, 630302

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 Porkudi village located?

Porkudi is in Devakottai Taluk of Sivaganga district in Tamil Nadu, India.

Which district is Porkudi village in?

Porkudi village is in Sivaganga district.

Which state is Porkudi village in?

Porkudi village is in Tamil Nadu.

Which taluk is Porkudi under?

Porkudi comes under Devakottai Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Porkudi?

The Census village code of Porkudi is 640162.

What is the population of Porkudi village?

The village record lists 754 people and 195 households for Porkudi.

How many households are in Porkudi village?

The village record lists 195 households for Porkudi.

What is the male and female population of Porkudi?

The record lists 386 male residents and 368 female residents for Porkudi.

What is the sex ratio of Porkudi village?

The sex ratio of Porkudi is 953.37 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Porkudi village?

The reported geographical area of Porkudi is 429.57 hectares.

What is the population density of Porkudi village?

The approximate population density of Porkudi is 175.52 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Porkudi?

The nearest town listed for Porkudi is Devakottai, about b km away.

How far is Porkudi from the district headquarters?

Porkudi is about 55 km from Sivaganga, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Porkudi from the sub-district headquarters?

Porkudi is about 10 km from Devakottai, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Porkudi?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Porkudi.

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

For Porkudi, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 181.02 hectares and irrigated land is 108.22 hectares.

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

The page shows 37 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Porkudi. These records include 16 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Porkudi.

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.