Pongro Population

As per the 2011 Census, Pongro Village has a population of 2.81 k (2,812) with 1.39 k (1,392) males and 1.42 k (1,420) females.The sex ratio in Pongro is 1021, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Pongro Village is 365 (365) which is 12.98% of Pongro Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Pongro Village is 863 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Pongro village is listed as part of the Kansabel Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Jashpur District in the state of CHHATTISGARH in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

2.81 k

Toatl Population

1.39 k

Male Population

1.42 k

Female Population

Pongro Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Pongro Village current estimated population is projected to be 3.35 k (3,352), indicating a 19.17% increased from Pongro's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.66 k, and the estimated female population is 1.70 k.

Pongro Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Pongro Village estimated population is projected to be 3.39 k (3,389), projecting a 20.5% increased from Pongro's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.68 k, and the estimated female population is 1.71 k.

Pongro Literacy Rate

Pongro Village has a literacy rate of 73.15% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Pongro Village is 82.86 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Pongro Village is 63.87 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Pongro

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 73.15 82.86 63.87
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 73.15 82.86 63.87

Pongro Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Pongro Village is 304 (304) with 154 (154) males and 150 (150) females, which is 10.81% of Pongro Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 975 females for every 1000 males.

Pongro Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Pongro Village is 1.13 k (1,128) with 557 (557) males and 571 (571) females, which is 40.11% of Pongro Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1026 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Pongro

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1021
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1021

Pongro Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Pongro Village are 689 (689).

Pongro Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Pongro Village, there are about 1.15 k (1,147) workers, making up nearly 40.79% of the Pongro Village total population. Out of these, around 822 (822) are male workers, and about 325 (325) are female workers.

Pongro - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 3.35 k (3,352) 19.17%
2025 3.39 k (3,389) 20.5% 1.33 %
2026 3.42 k (3,424) 21.74% 1.24 %
2027 3.46 k (3,457) 22.91% 1.17 %
2028 3.49 k (3,490) 24.08% 1.17 %
2029 3.52 k (3,523) 25.25% 1.17 %
2030 3.56 k (3,555) 26.42% 1.17 %
2031 3.59 k (3,586) 27.52% 1.1 %
2032 3.62 k (3,616) 28.58% 1.06 %
2033 3.65 k (3,646) 29.64% 1.06 %
2034 3.68 k (3,676) 30.69% 1.05 %
2035 3.71 k (3,705) 31.75% 1.06 %
2036 3.74 k (3,735) 32.81% 1.06 %

Projected estimates indicate that Pongro Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.74 k (3,735), with a male population of 1.84 k (1,844) and a female population of 1.89 k (1,891). This reflects a total growth of 32.81% from Pongro Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.

Pongro Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Kansabel 5,289
2 Farsa Judwain 1,003
3 Siharbud 1,269
4 Dandajor 571
5 Lamdand 822
6 Tangargaon 3,054
7 Pusra 1,815
8 Barjor 1,081
9 Bihabal 318
10 Lapai 846

Pongro Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Pongro is 2.81 k (2,812).

The estimated population of Pongro in 2024 is approximately 3.35 k (3,352).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Pongro is 304 (10.81%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 1.13 k (40.11%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Pongro is 73.15%, with male literacy at 82.86% and female literacy at 63.87%.

The sex ratio in Pongro is 1021 females for every 1000 males.

Pongro population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.14% up to 2036.