Pungi Population

As per the 2011 Census, Pungi Village has a population of 2.15 k (2,151) with 1.05 k (1,050) males and 1.10 k (1,101) females.The sex ratio in Pungi is 1049, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Pungi Village is 345 (345) which is 16.04% of Pungi Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Pungi Village is 1117 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Pungi village is listed as part of the Mandar Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Ranchi District in the state of JHARKHAND in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

2.15 k

Toatl Population

1.05 k

Male Population

1.10 k

Female Population

Pungi Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Pungi Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.60 k (2,599), indicating a 20.82% increased from Pungi's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.27 k, and the estimated female population is 1.34 k.

Pungi Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Pungi Village estimated population is projected to be 2.63 k (2,632), projecting a 22.32% increased from Pungi's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.28 k, and the estimated female population is 1.35 k.

Pungi Literacy Rate

Pungi Village has a literacy rate of 68.77% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Pungi Village is 76.55 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Pungi Village is 61.26 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Pungi

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 68.77 76.55 61.26
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 68.77 76.55 61.26

Pungi Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes Population in Pungi Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Castes in Pungi Village.

Pungi Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Pungi Village is 1.72 k (1,722) with 841 (841) males and 881 (881) females, which is 80.06% of Pungi Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1048 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Pungi

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1049
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1049

Pungi Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Pungi Village are 379 (379).

Pungi Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Pungi Village, there are about 988 (988) workers, making up nearly 45.93% of the Pungi Village total population. Out of these, around 563 (563) are male workers, and about 425 (425) are female workers.

Pungi - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.60 k (2,599) 20.82%
2025 2.63 k (2,632) 22.32% 1.5 %
2026 2.66 k (2,662) 23.73% 1.41 %
2027 2.69 k (2,691) 25.08% 1.35 %
2028 2.72 k (2,720) 26.43% 1.35 %
2029 2.75 k (2,749) 27.78% 1.35 %
2030 2.78 k (2,778) 29.13% 1.35 %
2031 2.81 k (2,805) 30.38% 1.25 %
2032 2.83 k (2,830) 31.55% 1.17 %
2033 2.86 k (2,855) 32.71% 1.16 %
2034 2.88 k (2,880) 33.88% 1.17 %
2035 2.91 k (2,905) 35.05% 1.17 %
2036 2.93 k (2,931) 36.22% 1.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Pungi Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.93 k (2,931), with a male population of 1.42 k (1,417) and a female population of 1.52 k (1,515). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Pungi Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.28%.

Pungi Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Mesal 958
2 Sursa 2,749
3 Murma 2,670
4 Kandri 819
5 Karkaria 1,912
6 Kanjiya 3,470
7 Burhakhukhra 2,587
8 Banjhila 2,856
9 Murjuli 1,371
10 Sargaon 1,133

Pungi Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Pungi is 2.15 k (2,151).

The estimated population of Pungi in 2024 is approximately 2.60 k (2,599).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Pungi is 0, and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 1.72 k (80.06%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Pungi is 68.77%, with male literacy at 76.55% and female literacy at 61.26%.

The sex ratio in Pungi is 1049 females for every 1000 males.

Pungi population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.28% up to 2036.