Ponnur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Ponnur Tehsil has a population of 1.23 Lac (1,23,417) with 60.95 k (60,953) males and 62.46 k (62,464) females.The sex ratio in Ponnur is 1025, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Ponnur Tehsil is 11.13 k (11,134) which is 9.02% of Ponnur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Ponnur Tehsil is 952 females for every 1000 males.

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

Ponnur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Ponnur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.32 Lac (1,32,495), indicating a 7.36% increased from Ponnur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 65.30 k, and the estimated female population is 67.20 k.

Ponnur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Ponnur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.33 Lac (1,32,952), projecting a 7.73% increased from Ponnur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 65.51 k, and the estimated female population is 67.44 k.

Ponnur Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Ponnur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.05 Lac (1,05,232), accounting for 85.27% of the Ponnur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 51.97 k (51,965), and the Hindu female population is around 53.27 k (53,267).

Ponnur Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Ponnur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 16.06 k (16,063), accounting for 13.02% of the Ponnur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 7.99 k (7,994), and the Muslim female population is around 8.07 k (8,069).

Ponnur Religion Wise Population

Ponnur Urban Population

The Urban population of Ponnur Tehsil is 59.91 k (59,913), with 29.49 k (29,486) being males and 30.43 k (30,427) being females, making up 48.55% of the Ponnur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1032 females for every 1000 males.

Ponnur Rural Population

The Rural population of Ponnur Tehsil is 63.50 k (63,504), with 31.47 k (31,467) being males and 32.04 k (32,037) being females, making up 51.45% of the Ponnur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1019 females for every 1000 males.

Ponnur Literacy Rate

Ponnur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 72.94% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Ponnur Tehsil is 78.57 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Ponnur Tehsil is 67.5 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Ponnur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 78.33%, while in the rural regions of Ponnur Tehsil, it is around 67.88%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Ponnur

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	72.94	78.57	67.5
Urban Area	78.33	82.96	73.89
Rural Area	67.88	74.47	61.45

Literacy Rate by Religion in Ponnur

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	72.41	77.97	67.02
Muslim	75.2	81.46	68.99
Christian	83.72	87.35	80.52
Religion not stated	81.45	82.69	80.56

Ponnur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Ponnur Tehsil is 29.43 k (29,425) with 14.45 k (14,451) males and 14.97 k (14,974) females, which is 23.84% of Ponnur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1037 females for every 1000 males.

Ponnur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Ponnur Tehsil is 6.54 k (6,542) with 3.28 k (3,277) males and 3.27 k (3,265) females, which is 5.3% of Ponnur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 997 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Ponnur

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	1025
Urban Area	1032
Rural Area	1019

Sex Ratio by Religion in Ponnur

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	1026
Muslim	1010
Christian	1129
Religion not stated	1143

Ponnur Area & Households

The Total Area of Ponnur Tehsil is 172.25 Square KM, with a population density of 717 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Ponnur Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Ponnur Tehsil are 18.The Total Number of households in Ponnur Tehsil are 34.30 k(34,297).

Ponnur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Ponnur Tehsil, there are about 56.26 k (56,263) workers, making up nearly 45.59% of the Ponnur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 36.44 k (36,441) are male workers, and about 19.82 k (19,822) are female workers.

Ponnur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Ponnur Census Frequently Asked Questions