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Poovam Village Details

Poovam is a Village in Karaikal Taluk Tehsil , Karaikal district and Pondicherry State. Poovam C.D. Block name is Karaikal CD Block. Poovam village Pin code is 609609. Poovam Village Total population is 1565 and number of houses are 388. Female Population is 51.1%. Village literacy rate is 78.0% and the Female Literacy rate is 39.1%.

Population

Census Parameter	Census Data
Total Population	1565
Total No of Houses	388
Female Population %	51.1 % ( 800)
Total Literacy rate %	78.0 % ( 1220)
Female Literacy rate	39.1 % ( 612)
Scheduled Tribes Population %	0.0 % ( 0)
Scheduled Caste Population %	23.6 % ( 370)
Working Population %	34.1 %
Child(0 -6) Population by 2011	178
Girl Child(0 -6) Population % by 2011	43.8 % ( 78)

Location and Administration

Poovam Village Gram Panchayath name is Poovam(part). Poovam is 10 km distance from Sub District HeadQuarter Karaikal and it is 10 km distance from District HeadQuarter Karaikal. Nearest Statutory Town is Karaikal in 10 km Distance . Poovam Total area is 10.51 hectares, Non-Agricultural area is 61.63 hectares andTotal irrigated area is 0.14 hectares

Education

Governement Pre Primary, Govt Primary, Govt Middle and Govt Secondary Schools are available in this Village. Nearest Govt Polytechnic College is in Varichikudy. Nearest Govt Disabled School and Govt Arts and Science Degree College are in Karaikal. Nearest Private Medical College is in Keezhakasakudy. Nearest Govt ITA College is in Thirumalairayanpattinam. Nearest Govt Senior Secondary School is in Kottucherry. Nearest Private Engineering College and Private MBA college are in Thiruvettakudy.

Health

1 Primary Health Sub-Centre , 1 Maternity And Child Welfare centre , 2 Faith Healers are available in this village.

Agriculture

Casuarina is agriculture commodities grow in this village. 24 hours agricultural power supply in summer and 24 hours agricultural power supply in winter is available in this village. Total irrigated area in this village is 0.14 hectares

Drinking-Water and Sanitation

Untreated Tap Water Supply all round the year and in summer available. Hand Pump is other Drinking Water sources.
Open Drainage System Available in this Village. There is system to Collect garbage on street. Drain water is discharged into sewer plant.

Communication

LandLine available. Mobile Coverage is available. Nearest Internet Centre is in less than 5 km. Nearest Private Courier Facility is in less than 5 km.

Transportation

Public Bus service available in this village. Private Bus service available in this village. There is no Railway Station in less than 10 km. Tractors Available in this Village. Animal Driven Carts are there in this Village.

National Highway passes through this village. State Highway passes through this village. District Road passes through this village.
Pucca road and Foot Path are other Roads and Transportation within the village.

Commerce

Nearest ATM is in less than 5 km. Nearest Commercial Bank is in 5 - 10 km. Nearest Cooperative Bank is in 5 - 10 km. Mandis/Regular Market is available in this village.

Other Amenities

This Village has a Power supply with 24 hour power supply in summer and 24 hour power supply in winter, Anganwadi centre, ASHA, Sports facilities, Public library, Daily News Paper and Polling station are the other amenities in the village.