Meaning of PONICANDO

PONICANDO

Language - Tamil

Tamil Word - பொனிகன்டொ

A hilly area or fields cultivated within a hilly forest or jungle. Example: In the Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu, 'ponicandos' are often found where farmers have cleared patches of forest for cultivation amidst the natural landscape. This term highlights the challenges and opportunities of agriculture in hilly regions of Tamil Nadu. 'Ponicandos' represent the coexistence of human settlements and agricultural activities within forested areas.