Ponnani Population
As per the 2011 Census, Ponnani Tehsil has a population of 3.80 Lac (3,79,798) with 1.77 Lac (1,76,887) males and 2.03 Lac (2,02,911) females.The sex ratio in Ponnani is 1148, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Ponnani Tehsil is 49.40 k (49,397) which is 13.01% of Ponnani Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Ponnani Tehsil is 972 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Ponnani Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Malappuram District in the state of KERALA in India.
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Ponnani Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Ponnani Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.08 Lac (4,07,652), indicating a 7.33% increased from Ponnani's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.90 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.18 Lac.
Ponnani Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Ponnani Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.09 Lac (4,09,283), projecting a 7.76% increased from Ponnani's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.91 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.18 Lac.
Ponnani Muslim Population
Muslim is the most popular religion in Ponnani Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 2.27 Lac (2,27,325), accounting for 59.85% of the Ponnani Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.04 Lac (1,04,031), and the Muslim female population is around 1.23 Lac (1,23,294).
Ponnani Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Ponnani Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.50 Lac (1,49,806), accounting for 39.44% of the Ponnani Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 71.59 k (71,590), and the Hindu female population is around 78.22 k (78,216).
Ponnani Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 2,27,325 | 59.85% |
| Hindu | 1,49,806 | 39.44% |
| Christian | 1,556 | 0.41% |
| Religion not stated | 1,023 | 0.27% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 51 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 25 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 8 | 0% |
| Jain | 4 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationPonnani Urban Population
The Urban population of Ponnani Tehsil is 2.18 Lac (2,17,842), with 1.02 Lac (1,01,719) being males and 1.16 Lac (1,16,123) being females, making up 57.36% of the Ponnani total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1142 females for every 1000 males.
Ponnani Rural Population
The Rural population of Ponnani Tehsil is 1.62 Lac (1,61,956), with 75.17 k (75,168) being males and 86.79 k (86,788) being females, making up 42.64% of the Ponnani total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1155 females for every 1000 males.
Ponnani Literacy Rate
Ponnani Tehsil has a literacy rate of 92.51% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Ponnani Tehsil is 94.95 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Ponnani Tehsil is 90.43 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Ponnani Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 92.4%, while in the rural regions of Ponnani Tehsil, it is around 92.65%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Ponnani
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 92.51 | 94.95 | 90.43 |
| Urban Area | 92.4 | 94.92 | 90.25 |
| Rural Area | 92.65 | 94.99 | 90.67 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Ponnani
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 91.81 | 94.34 | 89.75 |
| Hindu | 93.5 | 95.8 | 91.42 |
| Christian | 96.14 | 97.41 | 94.98 |
| Religion not stated | 88.76 | 89.45 | 88.13 |
Ponnani Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Ponnani Tehsil is 31.71 k (31,711) with 15.56 k (15,562) males and 16.15 k (16,149) females, which is 8.35% of Ponnani Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1038 females for every 1000 males.
Ponnani Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Ponnani Tehsil is 785 (785) with 380 (380) males and 405 (405) females, which is 0.21% of Ponnani Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1066 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Ponnani
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1148 |
| Urban Area | 1142 |
| Rural Area | 1155 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Ponnani
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Muslim | 1186 |
| Hindu | 1093 |
| Christian | 1092 |
| Religion not stated | 1136 |
Ponnani Area & Households
The Total Area of Ponnani Tehsil is 200.35 Square KM, with a population density of 1,896 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Ponnani Tehsil are 5 and the Total Number of Villages in Ponnani Tehsil are 5.The Total Number of households in Ponnani Tehsil are 74.66 k(74,660).
Ponnani Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Ponnani Tehsil, there are about 99.59 k (99,586) workers, making up nearly 26.22% of the Ponnani Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 82.60 k (82,600) are male workers, and about 16.99 k (16,986) are female workers.
Ponnani - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.08 Lac (4,07,652) | 7.33% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 4.09 Lac (4,09,283) | 7.76% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.11 Lac (4,10,596) | 8.11% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.12 Lac (4,11,706) | 8.4% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.13 Lac (4,12,816) | 8.69% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.14 Lac (4,13,914) | 8.98% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.15 Lac (4,15,023) | 9.27% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.16 Lac (4,15,816) | 9.48% | 0.21 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.16 Lac (4,16,394) | 9.64% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 4.17 Lac (4,16,971) | 9.79% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 4.18 Lac (4,17,548) | 9.94% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 4.18 Lac (4,18,115) | 10.09% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 4.19 Lac (4,18,692) | 10.24% | 0.15 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Ponnani Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.19 Lac (4,18,692), with a male population of 1.96 Lac (1,95,539) and a female population of 2.23 Lac (2,23,122). This reflects a total growth of 10.24% from Ponnani Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.24%.