Punnam Population

As per the 2011 Census, Punnam Village has a population of 5.68 k (5,679) with 2.92 k (2,920) males and 2.76 k (2,759) females.The sex ratio in Punnam is 945, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Punnam Village is 616 (616) which is 10.85% of Punnam Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Punnam Village is 956 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Punnam village is listed as part of the Bhavani Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Erode District in the state of TAMIL NADU in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

5.68 k

Toatl Population

2.92 k

Male Population

2.76 k

Female Population

Punnam Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Punnam Village current estimated population is projected to be 6.06 k (6,055), indicating a 6.61% increased from Punnam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.10 k, and the estimated female population is 2.95 k.

Punnam Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Punnam Village estimated population is projected to be 6.07 k (6,073), projecting a 6.92% increased from Punnam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.11 k, and the estimated female population is 2.96 k.

Punnam Literacy Rate

Punnam Village has a literacy rate of 54.93% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Punnam Village is 65.11 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Punnam Village is 44.14 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Punnam

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 54.93 65.11 44.14
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 54.93 65.11 44.14

Punnam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Punnam Village is 607 (607) with 299 (299) males and 308 (308) females, which is 10.69% of Punnam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1031 females for every 1000 males.

Punnam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes Population in Punnam Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Punnam Village.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Punnam

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 945
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 945

Punnam Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Punnam Village are 1.59 k(1,592).

Punnam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Punnam Village, there are about 3.60 k (3,595) workers, making up nearly 63.3% of the Punnam Village total population. Out of these, around 1.98 k (1,983) are male workers, and about 1.61 k (1,612) are female workers.

Punnam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 6.06 k (6,055) 6.61%
2025 6.07 k (6,073) 6.92% 0.31 %
2026 6.09 k (6,085) 7.14% 0.22 %
2027 6.09 k (6,093) 7.29% 0.15 %
2028 6.10 k (6,102) 7.44% 0.15 %
2029 6.11 k (6,110) 7.58% 0.14 %
2030 6.12 k (6,119) 7.73% 0.15 %
2031 6.12 k (6,122) 7.79% 0.06 %
2032 6.12 k (6,122) 7.79%
2033 6.12 k (6,121) 7.78% -0.01 %
2034 6.12 k (6,121) 7.78%
2035 6.12 k (6,121) 7.77% -0.01 %
2036 6.12 k (6,121) 7.77%

Projected estimates indicate that Punnam Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 6.12 k (6,121), with a male population of 3.12 k (3,118) and a female population of 3.00 k (3,002). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Punnam Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.

Punnam Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Paruvachi 9,052
2 Vembathi 11,708
3 Moongilpatti 3,555
4 Kilwani 2,212
5 Kuthampoondi 2,422
6 Mylambadi 8,189
7 Kalpavi 2,594
8 Kurichi 11,763
9 Poonachi 3,224
10 Boothapadi 3,515

Punnam Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Punnam is 5.68 k (5,679).

The estimated population of Punnam in 2024 is approximately 6.06 k (6,055).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Punnam is 607 (10.69%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Punnam is 54.93%, with male literacy at 65.11% and female literacy at 44.14%.

The sex ratio in Punnam is 945 females for every 1000 males.

Punnam population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.1% up to 2036.