Ponnaluru Population

As per the 2011 Census, Ponnaluru Tehsil has a population of 43.02 k (43,016) with 21.84 k (21,844) males and 21.17 k (21,172) females.The sex ratio in Ponnaluru is 970, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Ponnaluru Tehsil is 4.89 k (4,888) which is 11.36% of Ponnaluru Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Ponnaluru Tehsil is 927 females for every 1000 males.

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

Ponnaluru Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Ponnaluru Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 46.18 k (46,181), indicating a 7.36% increased from Ponnaluru's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 23.40 k, and the estimated female population is 22.78 k.

Ponnaluru Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Ponnaluru Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 46.34 k (46,340), projecting a 7.73% increased from Ponnaluru's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 23.48 k, and the estimated female population is 22.86 k.

Ponnaluru Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Ponnaluru Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 41.90 k (41,902), accounting for 97.41% of the Ponnaluru Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 21.28 k (21,282), and the Hindu female population is around 20.62 k (20,620).

Ponnaluru Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Ponnaluru Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 892 (892), accounting for 2.07% of the Ponnaluru Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 453 (453), and the Muslim female population is around 439 (439).

Ponnaluru Religion Wise Population

Ponnaluru Urban Population

The Urban population of Ponnaluru Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Ponnaluru total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.

Ponnaluru Rural Population

The Rural population of Ponnaluru Tehsil is 43.02 k (43,016), with 21.84 k (21,844) being males and 21.17 k (21,172) being females, making up 100% of the Ponnaluru total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 970 females for every 1000 males.

Ponnaluru Literacy Rate

Ponnaluru Tehsil has a literacy rate of 56.92% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Ponnaluru Tehsil is 67.03 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Ponnaluru Tehsil is 46.54 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Ponnaluru Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Ponnaluru Tehsil, it is around 56.92%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Ponnaluru

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	56.92	67.03	46.54
Urban Area	0	0	0
Rural Area	56.92	67.03	46.54

Literacy Rate by Religion in Ponnaluru

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	56.67	66.75	46.34
Muslim	67.55	80.15	54.26
Religion not stated	58.21	65.57	52.05
Christian	75	80	70

Ponnaluru Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Ponnaluru Tehsil is 12.04 k (12,044) with 6.18 k (6,183) males and 5.86 k (5,861) females, which is 28% of Ponnaluru Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 948 females for every 1000 males.

Ponnaluru Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Ponnaluru Tehsil is 1.00 k (1,000) with 496 (496) males and 504 (504) females, which is 2.32% of Ponnaluru Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1017 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Ponnaluru

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	970
Urban Area	0
Rural Area	970

Sex Ratio by Religion in Ponnaluru

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	969
Muslim	970
Religion not stated	1167
Christian	924

Ponnaluru Area & Households

The Total Area of Ponnaluru Tehsil is 339.14 Square KM, with a population density of 127 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Ponnaluru Tehsil are 22.The Total Number of households in Ponnaluru Tehsil are 10.25 k(10,251).

Ponnaluru Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Ponnaluru Tehsil, there are about 23.04 k (23,039) workers, making up nearly 53.56% of the Ponnaluru Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 13.05 k (13,048) are male workers, and about 9.99 k (9,991) are female workers.

Ponnaluru - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Ponnaluru Census Frequently Asked Questions