Poonda Population
As per the 2011 Census, Poonda Village has a population of 1.41 k (1,406) with 735 (735) males and 671 (671) females.The sex ratio in Poonda is 913, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Poonda Village is 201 (201) which is 14.3% of Poonda Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Poonda Village is 1139 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Poonda village is listed as part of the Bashohli Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Kathua District in the state of JAMMU & KASHMIR in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Poonda Estimated Population in 2025
In 2025, Poonda Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.58 k (1,579), indicating a 12.28% increased from Poonda's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 817 , and the estimated female population is 763 .
Poonda Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Poonda Village estimated population is projected to be 1.59 k (1,590), projecting a 13.05% increased from Poonda's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 821 , and the estimated female population is 769 .
Poonda Literacy Rate
Poonda Village has a literacy rate of 72.2% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Poonda Village is 80.34 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Poonda Village is 62.94 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Poonda
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 72.2 | 80.34 | 62.94 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 72.2 | 80.34 | 62.94 |
Poonda Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Poonda Village is 262 (262) with 140 (140) males and 122 (122) females, which is 18.63% of Poonda Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 872 females for every 1000 males.
Poonda Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Poonda Village is 58 (58) with 32 (32) males and 26 (26) females, which is 4.13% of Poonda Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 813 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Poonda
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 913 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 913 |
Poonda Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Poonda Village are 322 (322).
Poonda Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Poonda Village, there are about 410 (410) workers, making up nearly 29.16% of the Poonda Village total population. Out of these, around 367 (367) are male workers, and about 43 (43) are female workers.
Poonda - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.58 k (1,579) | 12.28% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.59 k (1,590) | 13.05% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.60 k (1,601) | 13.8% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.61 k (1,611) | 14.55% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.62 k (1,622) | 15.31% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.63 k (1,632) | 16.06% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.64 k (1,642) | 16.74% | 0.68 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.65 k (1,651) | 17.37% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.66 k (1,659) | 17.99% | 0.62 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.67 k (1,668) | 18.62% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.68 k (1,677) | 19.25% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.69 k (1,686) | 19.87% | 0.62 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Poonda Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.69 k (1,686), with a male population of 863 (863) and a female population of 823 (823). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Poonda Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.69%.
Poonda Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smahn | 1,702 |
| 2 | Jhankar | 1,571 |
| 3 | Kagrod | 2,327 |
| 4 | Preta | 3,200 |
| 5 | Plakh | 3,039 |
| 6 | Kohrdhar | 1,376 |
| 7 | Thana | 2,323 |
| 8 | Dhar Mahanpur | 1,554 |
| 9 | Hadat | 1,524 |
| 10 | Pathi | 1,949 |