Poongunam Population

As per the 2011 Census, Poongunam Village has a population of 2.21 k (2,212) with 1.10 k (1,096) males and 1.12 k (1,116) females.The sex ratio in Poongunam is 1019, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Poongunam Village is 291 (291) which is 13.16% of Poongunam Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Poongunam Village is 1035 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

2.21 k

Toatl Population

1.10 k

Male Population

1.12 k

Female Population

More on This Page!
  1. Poongunam Population Census 2011
  2. Poongunam Population 2025
  3. Literacy Rate
  4. Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
  5. Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
  6. Sex Ratio
  7. Population Projections Up to 2036

Poongunam Estimated Population in 2025

In 2025, Poongunam Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.37 k (2,366), indicating a 6.92% increased from Poongunam 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.17 k, and the estimated female population is 1.20 k.

Poongunam Estimated Population in 2026

In the year 2026, Poongunam Village estimated population is projected to be 2.37 k (2,370), projecting a 7.14% increased from Poongunam 's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 1.17 k, and the estimated female population is 1.20 k.

Poongunam Literacy Rate

Poongunam Village has a literacy rate of 81.62% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Poongunam Village is 88.98 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Poongunam Village is 74.38 higher 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 81.62 88.98 74.38
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 81.62 88.98 74.38

Poongunam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Poongunam Village is 1.26 k (1,264) with 637 (637) males and 627 (627) females, which is 57.14% of Poongunam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 985 females for every 1000 males.

Poongunam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Poongunam Village is 10 (10) with 4 (4) males and 6 (6) females, which is 0.45% of Poongunam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1500 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Poongunam

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1019
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1019

Poongunam Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Poongunam Village are 552 (552).

Poongunam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Poongunam Village, there are about 1.36 k (1,362) workers, making up nearly 61.57% of the Poongunam Village total population. Out of these, around 728 (728) are male workers, and about 634 (634) are female workers.

Poongunam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2025 2.37 k (2,366) 6.92% ↑
2026 2.37 k (2,370) 7.14% 0.22 % ↑
2027 2.37 k (2,374) 7.29% 0.15 % ↑
2028 2.38 k (2,377) 7.44% 0.15 % ↑
2029 2.38 k (2,380) 7.58% 0.14 % ↑
2030 2.38 k (2,384) 7.73% 0.15 % ↑
2031 2.39 k (2,385) 7.79% 0.06 % ↑
2032 2.39 k (2,385) 7.79% ↓
2033 2.39 k (2,385) 7.78% -0.01 % ↓
2034 2.39 k (2,385) 7.78% ↓
2035 2.38 k (2,384) 7.77% -0.01 % ↓
2036 2.38 k (2,384) 7.77% ↓

Projected estimates indicate that Poongunam Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.38 k (2,384), with a male population of 1.17 k (1,171) and a female population of 1.22 k (1,215). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Poongunam Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.08%.

Poongunam Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Chitharkadu 1,859
2 Kokkaranthangal 2,846
3 Pondur 1,557
4 Vilangadu 554
5 Porur 1,191
6 Puoriampakkam 901
7 Kannimangalam 983
8 Chithamur 445
9 Polambakkam 2,242
10 Kurambarai 528

Poongunam Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Poongunam is 2.21 k (2,212).

The estimated population of Poongunam in 2025 is approximately 2.37 k (2,366).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Poongunam is 1.26 k (57.14%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 10 (0.45%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Poongunam is 81.62%, with male literacy at 88.98% and female literacy at 74.38%.

The sex ratio in Poongunam is 1019 females for every 1000 males.

Poongunam population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.08% up to 2036.