Indian Village Directory

Poovalai Village

Poovalai is an inhabited village in Gummidipoondi Taluk of Thiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu. Its Census village code is 628551, the Census 2011 record lists 1,033 people in 235 households and the reported area is 706.59 hectares. The local references include Poovalai Gram Panchayat, Gummidipoondi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Gummidipoondi at about 19 km.

In short:

Poovalai is a village in Gummidipoondi Taluk, Thiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu, India. The available record shows Census village code 628551 and 1,033 people in 235 households.

Village Code628551
Population1,033
Households235
Area706.59 hectares
Nearest TownGummidipoondi

Detailed village profile

Poovalai at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,033 people, 706.59 hectares of reported area and Gummidipoondi as the nearest town reference for Poovalai, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Tamil Nadu
District Thiruvallur
CD Block Gummidipoondi
Gram Panchayat Poovalai
  • Poovalai falls under Gummidipoondi Taluk in Thiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu.
  • The Census village code is 628551.
  • The record lists 1,033 people living in 235 households.
  • The reported village area is 706.59 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Gummidipoondi.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Poovalai
Census Village Code
628551
State
Tamil Nadu
State Census Code
33
District
Thiruvallur
District Census Code
602
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Gummidipoondi
Sub-district Census Code
05693
CD Block
Gummidipoondi
Gram Panchayat
Poovalai
Households
235
Population
1,033
Male Population
523
Female Population
510
Sex Ratio
975.14
Area
706.59 hectares
Area
7.07 sq km
Nearest Town
Gummidipoondi
Nearest Town Distance
19 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
601201
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 146.2 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.4 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 43.27% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 9% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 44.1% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Poovalai in the official administrative record. Census village code 628551, Poovalai Gram Panchayat and Gummidipoondi CD Block.

State Census Code
33
District Census Code
602
Sub-district Census Code
05693
Village Census Code
628551
CD Block Code
0005
Gram Panchayat Code
0172
CD Block Name
Gummidipoondi
Gram Panchayat Name
Poovalai

Location and Distance

Gummidipoondi is the nearest town listed for Poovalai, about 19 km away. Thiruvallur is listed as the district headquarters at about 56 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Gummidipoondi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
19 km
District Headquarter
Thiruvallur
Distance from District Headquarter
56 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Gummidipoondi
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
19 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Gummidipoondi
Distance within State/UT
19 km
Nearest Town
Gummidipoondi
Distance from Nearest Town
19 km
Total Geographical Area
706.59 hectares
Area
7.07 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,033 people in 235 households, with 523 male residents and 510 female residents. The average household size is 4.4, and SC share is 43.27% and ST share is 9% for Poovalai. Population density works out to about 146.2 people per sq km.

Total Households
235
Total Population
1,033
Male Population
523
Female Population
510
Sex Ratio
975.14
Average Household Size
4.4
SC Population
447
SC Male Population
234
SC Female Population
213
SC Population Share
43.27
ST Population
93
ST Male Population
48
ST Female Population
45
ST Population Share
9
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Poovalai list 1 government primary school 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
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
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 Poovalai. 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 Poovalai 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
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Community Toilet Complex Including Bath For General Public
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
78.13 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
254.62 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Courier Facility
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Major District Road
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 Poovalai 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
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

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

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Poovalai show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Mango and Ground Nut, net sown area is 576.96 hectares and irrigated land is 254.62 hectares (44.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Mango
Agricultural Commodities Third
Ground Nut
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
25.54
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
17.05 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
8.91 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
576.96
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
322.34 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
254.62

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

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 Poovalai

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
Not reported
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
31
Banks in Matched Records
15
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 17 55%
CRM 14 45%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 5 16%
Axis Bank Limited 4 13%
Bank of India 3 9.7%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 3 9.7%
Indian Bank 3 9.7%

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
Axis Bank Limited ATM 601201 Thiruvallur Gummidipoondi Gummidipoondi (Tp) Chennai. 601201. New No.46/1, Old. No.11/1, Ma.po.si. Nagar, Gumudipundi Bypass, Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu, 601201
Bank of Baroda ATM 601201 Thiruvallur Gummidipoondi Gummidipoondi (Tp) Rettembedu Road, Gummidipoondi Opp to Malleshwari Mahal, Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu, 601201
Bank of India ATM 601201 Thiruvallur Gummidipoondi Gummidipoondi (Tp) Muthumariammam Koil Street V. M. S.complex, Shop Nos.4 and 5 Gummidipoondi, Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu, 601201
Canara Bank ATM 601201 Thiruvallur Gummidipoondi Gummidipoondi (Tp) G N T Road No.38, Sri Ganapathi Theatre Complex Gummidipoondi, Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu, 601201
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 601201 Thiruvallur Gummidipoondi Gummidipoondi (Tp) Gnt Road, Gummidipoondi, Thieuvallur, Tamil Nadu - 601201. Hdfc Bank Ltd, Ground Floor, No 38, Sri Ganapathi Theatre Co…
Axis Bank Limited ATM 601201 Thiruvallur Gummidipoondi Gummidipoondi (Tp) Gummudipoondi, Tiruvallur District 601201 O/No.8, Sri Ganapathi Theatre Complex, Gnt Road, Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu, 601…
Axis Bank Limited ATM 601201 Thiruvallur Gummidipoondi Gummidipoondi (Tp) Gummidipoondi Taluk, Thiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu 601201 Suryadev Alloys and Power Private Ltd, No. 298 2, New Gumm…
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 601201 Thiruvallur Gummidipoondi Gummidipoondi (Tp) Balakrishnapuram No. 11/432, Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu, 601201

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 Poovalai village located?

Poovalai is in Gummidipoondi Taluk of Thiruvallur district in Tamil Nadu, India.

Which district is Poovalai village in?

Poovalai village is in Thiruvallur district.

Which state is Poovalai village in?

Poovalai village is in Tamil Nadu.

Which taluk is Poovalai under?

Poovalai comes under Gummidipoondi Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Poovalai?

The Census village code of Poovalai is 628551.

Which Gram Panchayat is Poovalai under?

Poovalai is listed under Poovalai Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Gummidipoondi.

What is the population of Poovalai village?

The village record lists 1,033 people and 235 households for Poovalai.

How many households are in Poovalai village?

The village record lists 235 households for Poovalai.

What is the male and female population of Poovalai?

The record lists 523 male residents and 510 female residents for Poovalai.

What is the sex ratio of Poovalai village?

The sex ratio of Poovalai is 975.14 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Poovalai village?

The reported geographical area of Poovalai is 706.59 hectares.

What is the population density of Poovalai village?

The approximate population density of Poovalai is 146.2 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Poovalai?

The nearest town listed for Poovalai is Gummidipoondi, about 19 km away.

How far is Poovalai from the district headquarters?

Poovalai is about 56 km from Thiruvallur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Poovalai from the sub-district headquarters?

Poovalai is about 19 km from Gummidipoondi, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Poovalai?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Poovalai.

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

For Poovalai, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Mango and Ground Nut, net sown area is 576.96 hectares and irrigated land is 254.62 hectares.

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

The page shows 31 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Poovalai. These records include 15 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.