Pondum Population
As per the 2011 Census, Pondum Village has a population of 2.76 k (2,764) with 1.33 k (1,326) males and 1.44 k (1,438) females.The sex ratio in Pondum is 1085, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Pondum Village is 514 (514) which is 18.6% of Pondum Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Pondum Village is 955 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Pondum village is listed as part of the Dantewada Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Dakshin Bastar Dantewada District in the state of CHHATTISGARH in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
Pondum Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Pondum Village current estimated population is projected to be 3.29 k (3,294), indicating a 19.17% increased from Pondum's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.58 k, and the estimated female population is 1.72 k.
Pondum Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Pondum Village estimated population is projected to be 3.33 k (3,331), projecting a 20.5% increased from Pondum's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.60 k, and the estimated female population is 1.74 k.
Pondum Literacy Rate
Pondum Village has a literacy rate of 24.22% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Pondum Village is 33.21 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Pondum Village is 16.18 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Pondum
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 24.22 | 33.21 | 16.18 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 24.22 | 33.21 | 16.18 |
Pondum Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Pondum Village is 15 (15) with 5 (5) males and 10 (10) females, which is 0.54% of Pondum Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 2000 females for every 1000 males.
Pondum Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Pondum Village is 2.45 k (2,454) with 1.17 k (1,174) males and 1.28 k (1,280) females, which is 88.78% of Pondum Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1091 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Pondum
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1085 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1085 |
Pondum Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Pondum Village are 554 (554).
Pondum Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Pondum Village, there are about 1.34 k (1,339) workers, making up nearly 48.44% of the Pondum Village total population. Out of these, around 718 (718) are male workers, and about 621 (621) are female workers.
Pondum - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.29 k (3,294) | 19.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.33 k (3,331) | 20.5% | 1.33 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.37 k (3,365) | 21.74% | 1.24 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.40 k (3,398) | 22.91% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.43 k (3,430) | 24.08% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.46 k (3,462) | 25.25% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.50 k (3,495) | 26.42% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.53 k (3,525) | 27.52% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.55 k (3,554) | 28.58% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.58 k (3,584) | 29.64% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.61 k (3,613) | 30.69% | 1.05 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.64 k (3,642) | 31.75% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.67 k (3,671) | 32.81% | 1.06 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Pondum Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.67 k (3,671), with a male population of 1.76 k (1,757) and a female population of 1.92 k (1,915). This reflects a total growth of 32.81% from Pondum Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.
Pondum Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jaram | 716 |
| 2 | Karnjener | 139 |
| 3 | Murki | 721 |
| 4 | Balood | 3,352 |
| 5 | Chitaloor | 1,020 |
| 6 | Matenar | 1,516 |