Punganur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Punganur Tehsil has a population of 1.10 Lac (1,09,702) with 54.65 k (54,645) males and 55.06 k (55,057) females.The sex ratio in Punganur is 1008, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Punganur Tehsil is 12.48 k (12,476) which is 11.37% of Punganur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Punganur Tehsil is 984 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Punganur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Chittoor District in the state of ANDHRA PRADESH in India.

Punganur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Punganur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.18 Lac (1,17,772), indicating a 7.36% increased from Punganur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 58.54 k, and the estimated female population is 59.23 k.

Punganur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Punganur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.18 Lac (1,18,177), projecting a 7.73% increased from Punganur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 58.73 k, and the estimated female population is 59.45 k.

Punganur Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Punganur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 85.63 k (85,629), accounting for 78.06% of the Punganur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 42.68 k (42,677), and the Hindu female population is around 42.95 k (42,952).

Punganur Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Punganur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 23.42 k (23,423), accounting for 21.35% of the Punganur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 11.66 k (11,657), and the Muslim female population is around 11.77 k (11,766).

Punganur Religion Wise Population

Punganur Urban Population

The Urban population of Punganur Tehsil is 54.75 k (54,746), with 27.24 k (27,235) being males and 27.51 k (27,511) being females, making up 49.9% of the Punganur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1011 females for every 1000 males.

Punganur Rural Population

The Rural population of Punganur Tehsil is 54.96 k (54,956), with 27.41 k (27,410) being males and 27.55 k (27,546) being females, making up 50.1% of the Punganur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1005 females for every 1000 males.

Punganur Literacy Rate

Punganur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 71.46% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Punganur Tehsil is 79.74 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Punganur Tehsil is 63.27 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Punganur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 78.68%, while in the rural regions of Punganur Tehsil, it is around 64.27%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Punganur

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	71.46	79.74	63.27
Urban Area	78.68	85.07	72.4
Rural Area	64.27	74.46	54.14

Literacy Rate by Religion in Punganur

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	70.67	79.3	62.11
Muslim	74.24	81.24	67.32
Christian	85.25	92.26	79.35
Religion not stated	66.51	73	60.71

Punganur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Punganur Tehsil is 14.90 k (14,900) with 7.36 k (7,356) males and 7.54 k (7,544) females, which is 13.58% of Punganur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1026 females for every 1000 males.

Punganur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Punganur Tehsil is 3.70 k (3,699) with 1.79 k (1,786) males and 1.91 k (1,913) females, which is 3.37% of Punganur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1072 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Punganur

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	1008
Urban Area	1011
Rural Area	1005

Sex Ratio by Religion in Punganur

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	1007
Muslim	1010
Christian	1128
Religion not stated	1091

Punganur Area & Households

The Total Area of Punganur Tehsil is 256.64 Square KM, with a population density of 427 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Punganur Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Punganur Tehsil are 18.The Total Number of households in Punganur Tehsil are 25.94 k(25,941).

Punganur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Punganur Tehsil, there are about 53.02 k (53,015) workers, making up nearly 48.33% of the Punganur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 32.14 k (32,139) are male workers, and about 20.88 k (20,876) are female workers.

Punganur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Punganur Census Frequently Asked Questions