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Pettai (Gingee) Village

Pettai (Gingee) is an inhabited village in Gingee Taluk of Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu. Its Census village code is 632425, the Census 2011 record lists 2,004 people in 434 households and the reported area is 611.12 hectares. The local references include Sepettai Gram Panchayat, Gingee CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kilpennathur at about 6 km.

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Quick answer: Pettai (Gingee) is a village in Gingee Taluk, Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu, India. The available record shows Census village code 632425 and 2,004 people in 434 households.
Village Code632425
Population2,004
Households434
Area611.12 hectares
Nearest TownKilpennathur

Key Village Facts

Village
Pettai (Gingee)
Census Village Code
632425
State
Tamil Nadu
State Census Code
33
District
Viluppuram
District Census Code
607
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Gingee
Sub-district Census Code
05728
CD Block
Gingee
Gram Panchayat
Sepettai
Households
434
Population
2,004
Male Population
1,040
Female Population
964
Sex Ratio
926.92
Area
611.12 hectares
Area
6.11 sq km
Nearest Town
Kilpennathur
Nearest Town Distance
6 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
604152
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Pettai (Gingee) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,004 people, 611.12 hectares of reported area and Kilpennathur as the nearest town reference for Pettai (Gingee), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictViluppuram
TalukGingee
CD BlockGingee
Gram PanchayatSepettai
  • Pettai (Gingee) falls under Gingee Taluk in Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu.
  • The Census village code is 632425.
  • The record lists 2,004 people living in 434 households.
  • The reported village area is 611.12 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Kilpennathur.
  • 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

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density327.92 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.62 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share53.64%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.65%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share44.3%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Pettai (Gingee) in the official administrative record. Census village code 632425, Sepettai Gram Panchayat and Gingee CD Block.

State Census Code
33
District Census Code
607
Sub-district Census Code
05728
Village Census Code
632425
CD Block Code
0079
Gram Panchayat Code
0722
CD Block Name
Gingee
Gram Panchayat Name
Sepettai

Location and Distance

Kilpennathur is the nearest town listed for Pettai (Gingee), about 6 km away. Viluppuram is listed as the district headquarters at about 35 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Gingee
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
16 km
District Headquarter
Viluppuram
Distance from District Headquarter
35 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Kilpennathur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
6 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Kilpennathur
Distance within State/UT
6 km
Nearest Town
Kilpennathur
Distance from Nearest Town
6 km
Total Geographical Area
611.12 hectares
Area
6.11 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,004 people in 434 households, with 1,040 male residents and 964 female residents. The average household size is 4.62, and SC share is 53.64% and ST share is 0.65% for Pettai (Gingee). Population density works out to about 327.92 people per sq km.

Total Households
434
Total Population
2,004
Male Population
1,040
Female Population
964
Sex Ratio
926.92
Average Household Size
4.62
SC Population
1,075
SC Male Population
573
SC Female Population
502
SC Population Share
53.64
ST Population
13
ST Male Population
9
ST Female Population
4
ST Population Share
0.65
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Pettai (Gingee) 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
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Pettai (Gingee) include hand pump water and 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
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
10.7 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
20.3 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Pettai (Gingee) 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 Pettai (Gingee) 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
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Pettai (Gingee) is reported as 21 hours per day in summer and 23 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
21 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
23 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
21 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
23 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
21 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
23 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
21 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
23 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Pettai (Gingee) show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Ground Nut and Sugarcane, net sown area is 278.66 hectares and irrigated land is 123.44 hectares (44.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Ground Nut
Agricultural Commodities Third
Sugarcane
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
15.2
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
306.56 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
278.66
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
155.22 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
123.44
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
103.14 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Pettai (Gingee) village located?

Pettai (Gingee) is in Gingee Taluk of Viluppuram district in Tamil Nadu, India.

Which district is Pettai (Gingee) village in?

Pettai (Gingee) village is in Viluppuram district.

Which state is Pettai (Gingee) village in?

Pettai (Gingee) village is in Tamil Nadu.

Which taluk is Pettai (Gingee) under?

Pettai (Gingee) comes under Gingee Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Pettai (Gingee)?

The Census village code of Pettai (Gingee) is 632425.

Which Gram Panchayat is Pettai (Gingee) under?

Pettai (Gingee) is listed under Sepettai Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Gingee.

What is the population of Pettai (Gingee) village?

The village record lists 2,004 people and 434 households for Pettai (Gingee).

How many households are in Pettai (Gingee) village?

The village record lists 434 households for Pettai (Gingee).

What is the male and female population of Pettai (Gingee)?

The record lists 1,040 male residents and 964 female residents for Pettai (Gingee).

What is the sex ratio of Pettai (Gingee) village?

The sex ratio of Pettai (Gingee) is 926.92 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Pettai (Gingee) village?

The reported geographical area of Pettai (Gingee) is 611.12 hectares.

What is the population density of Pettai (Gingee) village?

The approximate population density of Pettai (Gingee) is 327.92 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Pettai (Gingee)?

The nearest town listed for Pettai (Gingee) is Kilpennathur, about 6 km away.

How far is Pettai (Gingee) from the district headquarters?

Pettai (Gingee) is about 35 km from Viluppuram, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Pettai (Gingee) from the sub-district headquarters?

Pettai (Gingee) is about 16 km from Gingee, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Pettai (Gingee)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Pettai (Gingee).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Pettai (Gingee)?

For Pettai (Gingee), reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Ground Nut and Sugarcane, net sown area is 278.66 hectares and irrigated land is 123.44 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Pettai (Gingee).

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.