Poo Population

As per the 2011 Census, Poo Tehsil has a population of 8.31 k (8,309) with 4.68 k (4,681) males and 3.63 k (3,628) females.The sex ratio in Poo is 776, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Poo Tehsil is 720 (720) which is 8.67% of Poo Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Poo Tehsil is 915 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Poo Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Kinnaur District in the state of HIMACHAL PRADESH in India.

8.31 k

Toatl Population

4.68 k

Male Population

3.63 k

Female Population

Poo Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Poo Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 9.07 k (9,066), indicating a 9.1% increased from Poo's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 5.11 k, and the estimated female population is 3.96 k.

Poo Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Poo Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 9.11 k (9,110), projecting a 9.64% increased from Poo's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 5.13 k, and the estimated female population is 3.98 k.

Poo Buddhist Population

Buddhist is the most popular religion in Poo Tehsil, with a total Buddhist population of 5.70 k (5,704), accounting for 68.65% of the Poo Tehsil population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 2.64 k (2,643), and the Buddhist female population is around 3.06 k (3,061).

Poo Hindu Population

Hindu is the second most popular religion in Poo Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.41 k (2,409), accounting for 28.99% of the Poo Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.89 k (1,890), and the Hindu female population is around 519 (519).

Poo Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Buddhist5,70468.65%
Hindu2,40928.99%
Christian921.11%
Muslim710.85%
Sikh280.34%
Jain30.04%
Religion not stated20.02%
Other religions and persuasions00%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Poo Urban Population

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

Poo Rural Population

The Rural population of Poo Tehsil is 8.31 k (8,309), with 4.68 k (4,681) being males and 3.63 k (3,628) being females, making up 100% of the Poo total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 776 females for every 1000 males.

Poo Literacy Rate

Poo Tehsil has a literacy rate of 79.18% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Poo Tehsil is 85.95 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Poo Tehsil is 70.31 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Poo Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Poo Tehsil, it is around 79.18%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Poo

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 79.18 85.95 70.31
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 79.18 85.95 70.31

Literacy Rate by Religion in Poo

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Buddhist 79.04 88.94 70.62
Hindu 79.58 82.25 68.9
Christian 89.53 93.22 81.48
Muslim 54.55 61.11 25

Poo Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Poo Tehsil is 1.93 k (1,925) with 953 (953) males and 972 (972) females, which is 23.17% of Poo Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1020 females for every 1000 males.

Poo Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Poo Tehsil is 4.04 k (4,038) with 1.84 k (1,836) males and 2.20 k (2,202) females, which is 48.6% of Poo Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1200 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Poo

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 776
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 776

Sex Ratio by Religion in Poo

Religion Sex Ratio
Buddhist 1159
Hindu 275
Christian 461
Muslim 268

Poo Area & Households

The Total Area of Poo Tehsil is 1,290 Square KM, with a population density of 6 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Poo Tehsil are 97.The Total Number of households in Poo Tehsil are 1.99 k(1,987).

Poo Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Poo Tehsil, there are about 6.15 k (6,153) workers, making up nearly 74.05% of the Poo Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 3.74 k (3,744) are male workers, and about 2.41 k (2,409) are female workers.

Poo - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 9.07 k (9,066) 9.1%
2025 9.11 k (9,110) 9.64% 0.54 %
2026 9.15 k (9,148) 10.09% 0.45 %
2027 9.18 k (9,179) 10.47% 0.38 %
2028 9.21 k (9,212) 10.86% 0.39 %
2029 9.24 k (9,243) 11.23% 0.37 %
2030 9.28 k (9,275) 11.62% 0.39 %
2031 9.30 k (9,298) 11.9% 0.28 %
2032 9.32 k (9,316) 12.12% 0.22 %
2033 9.33 k (9,334) 12.34% 0.22 %
2034 9.35 k (9,351) 12.54% 0.2 %
2035 9.37 k (9,369) 12.76% 0.22 %
2036 9.39 k (9,387) 12.97% 0.21 %

Projected estimates indicate that Poo Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 9.39 k (9,387), with a male population of 5.29 k (5,285) and a female population of 4.10 k (4,102). This reflects a total growth of 12.97% from Poo Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.32%.

Poo Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Poo is 8.31 k (8,309).

The estimated population of Poo in 2024 is approximately 9.07 k (9,066).

Buddhist constitute 68.65% of Poo population, amounting to approximately 5.70 k (5,704) people.

Hindu constitute 28.99% of Poo population, totaling around 2.41 k (2,409) people.

Buddhist: 68.65%, Hindu: 28.99%, Christian: 1.11%, Muslim: 0.85%, Sikh: 0.34%, Jain: 0.04%, Religion not stated: 0.02%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Poo is 1.93 k (23.17%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 4.04 k (48.6%).

In Poo, 0 (0%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 8.31 k (100%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Poo is 79.18%, with male literacy at 85.95% and female literacy at 70.31%.

The sex ratio in Poo is 776 females for every 1000 males.

Poo population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.32% up to 2036.