Poongunam Population
As per the 2011 Census, Poongunam Village has a population of 3.11 k (3,114) with 1.55 k (1,546) males and 1.57 k (1,568) females.The sex ratio in Poongunam is 1015, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Poongunam Village is 386 (386) which is 12.4% of Poongunam Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Poongunam Village is 893 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Poongunam village is listed as part of the Panruti Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Cuddalore District in the state of TAMIL NADU in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Poongunam Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Poongunam Village current estimated population is projected to be 3.32 k (3,320), indicating a 6.61% increased from Poongunam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.64 k, and the estimated female population is 1.68 k.
Poongunam Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Poongunam Village estimated population is projected to be 3.33 k (3,330), projecting a 6.92% increased from Poongunam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.65 k, and the estimated female population is 1.69 k.
Poongunam Literacy Rate
Poongunam Village has a literacy rate of 68.62% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Poongunam Village is 75.86 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Poongunam Village is 61.62 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Poongunam
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 68.62 | 75.86 | 61.62 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 68.62 | 75.86 | 61.62 |
Poongunam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Poongunam Village is 1.14 k (1,135) with 546 (546) males and 589 (589) females, which is 36.45% of Poongunam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1079 females for every 1000 males.
Poongunam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Poongunam Village is 6 (6) with 2 (2) males and 4 (4) females, which is 0.19% of Poongunam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 2000 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Poongunam
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1015 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1015 |
Poongunam Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Poongunam Village are 755 (755).
Poongunam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Poongunam Village, there are about 1.44 k (1,436) workers, making up nearly 46.11% of the Poongunam Village total population. Out of these, around 909 (909) are male workers, and about 527 (527) are female workers.
Poongunam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.32 k (3,320) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.33 k (3,330) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.34 k (3,337) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.34 k (3,341) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.35 k (3,346) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.35 k (3,351) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.36 k (3,355) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.36 k (3,357) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.36 k (3,357) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 3.36 k (3,357) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 3.36 k (3,357) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 3.36 k (3,357) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 3.36 k (3,356) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Poongunam Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.36 k (3,356), with a male population of 1.65 k (1,651) and a female population of 1.71 k (1,706). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Poongunam Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.
Poongunam Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aviyanur | 1,637 |
| 2 | Alagapperumalkuppam | 3,288 |
| 3 | Oraiyur | 6,346 |
| 4 | Varinjipakkam | 1,011 |
| 5 | Panapakkam | 3,122 |
| 6 | Melkavarapattu | 3,628 |
| 7 | Kilkavarapattu | 5,931 |
| 8 | Perumalnaickenpalayam | 7,317 |
| 9 | Chittarasur | 2,027 |
| 10 | Palur | 4,161 |