Ponduru Population
As per the 2011 Census, Ponduru Tehsil has a population of 73.89 k (73,890) with 37.20 k (37,197) males and 36.69 k (36,693) females.The sex ratio in Ponduru is 987, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Ponduru Tehsil is 7.89 k (7,893) which is 10.68% of Ponduru Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Ponduru Tehsil is 957 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Ponduru Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Srikakulam District in the state of ANDHRA PRADESH in India.
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Ponduru Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Ponduru Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 79.33 k (79,325), indicating a 7.36% increased from Ponduru's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 39.85 k, and the estimated female population is 39.47 k.
Ponduru Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Ponduru Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 79.60 k (79,599), projecting a 7.73% increased from Ponduru's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 39.98 k, and the estimated female population is 39.62 k.
Ponduru Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Ponduru Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 72.84 k (72,842), accounting for 98.58% of the Ponduru Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 36.69 k (36,693), and the Hindu female population is around 36.15 k (36,149).
Ponduru Religion not stated Population
Religion not stated is the second most popular religion in Ponduru Tehsil, with a total Religion not stated population of 522 (522), accounting for 0.71% of the Ponduru Tehsil population. Out of this, the Religion not stated male population stands at approximately 254 (254), and the Religion not stated female population is around 268 (268).
Ponduru Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 72,842 | 98.58% |
| Religion not stated | 522 | 0.71% |
| Christian | 263 | 0.36% |
| Muslim | 249 | 0.34% |
| Jain | 6 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 3 | 0% |
| Buddhist | 3 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 2 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationPonduru Urban Population
The Urban population of Ponduru Tehsil is 12.64 k (12,640), with 6.11 k (6,111) being males and 6.53 k (6,529) being females, making up 17.11% of the Ponduru total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1069 females for every 1000 males.
Ponduru Rural Population
The Rural population of Ponduru Tehsil is 61.25 k (61,250), with 31.09 k (31,086) being males and 30.16 k (30,164) being females, making up 82.89% of the Ponduru total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 971 females for every 1000 males.
Ponduru Literacy Rate
Ponduru Tehsil has a literacy rate of 60.69% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Ponduru Tehsil is 71.62 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Ponduru Tehsil is 49.65 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Ponduru Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 73.04%, while in the rural regions of Ponduru Tehsil, it is around 58.12%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Ponduru
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 60.69 | 71.62 | 49.65 |
| Urban Area | 73.04 | 81.53 | 65.26 |
| Rural Area | 58.12 | 69.68 | 46.21 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Ponduru
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 60.71 | 71.63 | 49.67 |
| Religion not stated | 48.65 | 61.5 | 36.8 |
| Christian | 65.42 | 75.86 | 55.65 |
| Muslim | 71.17 | 81.9 | 61.54 |
Ponduru Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Ponduru Tehsil is 6.52 k (6,515) with 3.21 k (3,207) males and 3.31 k (3,308) females, which is 8.82% of Ponduru Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1032 females for every 1000 males.
Ponduru Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Ponduru Tehsil is 323 (323) with 163 (163) males and 160 (160) females, which is 0.44% of Ponduru Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 982 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Ponduru
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 987 |
| Urban Area | 1069 |
| Rural Area | 971 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Ponduru
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 986 |
| Religion not stated | 1056 |
| Christian | 1104 |
| Muslim | 1129 |
Ponduru Area & Households
The Total Area of Ponduru Tehsil is 110.5 Square KM, with a population density of 669 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Ponduru Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Ponduru Tehsil are 37.The Total Number of households in Ponduru Tehsil are 19.24 k(19,242).
Ponduru Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Ponduru Tehsil, there are about 36.43 k (36,432) workers, making up nearly 49.31% of the Ponduru Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 21.20 k (21,202) are male workers, and about 15.23 k (15,230) are female workers.
Ponduru - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 79.33 k (79,325) | 7.36% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 79.60 k (79,599) | 7.73% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 79.79 k (79,793) | 7.99% | 0.26 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 79.93 k (79,931) | 8.17% | 0.18 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 80.07 k (80,071) | 8.36% | 0.19 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 80.21 k (80,209) | 8.55% | 0.19 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 80.35 k (80,347) | 8.74% | 0.19 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 80.42 k (80,418) | 8.83% | 0.09 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 80.44 k (80,440) | 8.86% | 0.03 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 80.46 k (80,464) | 8.9% | 0.04 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 80.49 k (80,486) | 8.93% | 0.03 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 80.51 k (80,508) | 8.96% | 0.03 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 80.53 k (80,532) | 8.99% | 0.03 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Ponduru Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 80.53 k (80,532), with a male population of 40.32 k (40,324) and a female population of 40.21 k (40,206). This reflects a total growth of 8.99% from Ponduru Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.14%.