Podumbu Population

As per the 2011 Census, Podumbu Village has a population of 5.25 k (5,252) with 2.61 k (2,608) males and 2.64 k (2,644) females.The sex ratio in Podumbu is 1014, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Podumbu Village is 568 (568) which is 10.81% of Podumbu Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Podumbu Village is 946 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

5.25 k

Toatl Population

2.61 k

Male Population

2.64 k

Female Population

Podumbu Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Podumbu Village current estimated population is projected to be 5.60 k (5,599), indicating a 6.61% increased from Podumbu's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.77 k, and the estimated female population is 2.83 k.

Podumbu Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Podumbu Village estimated population is projected to be 5.62 k (5,616), projecting a 6.92% increased from Podumbu's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.78 k, and the estimated female population is 2.84 k.

Podumbu Literacy Rate

Podumbu Village has a literacy rate of 79.93% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Podumbu Village is 86.7 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Podumbu Village is 73.31 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Podumbu

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 79.93 86.7 73.31
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 79.93 86.7 73.31

Podumbu Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Podumbu Village is 992 (992) with 499 (499) males and 493 (493) females, which is 18.89% of Podumbu Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 988 females for every 1000 males.

Podumbu Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

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

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Podumbu

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1014
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1014

Podumbu Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Podumbu Village are 1.39 k(1,386).

Podumbu Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Podumbu Village, there are about 2.36 k (2,359) workers, making up nearly 44.92% of the Podumbu Village total population. Out of these, around 1.56 k (1,563) are male workers, and about 796 (796) are female workers.

Podumbu - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 5.60 k (5,599) 6.61%
2025 5.62 k (5,616) 6.92% 0.31 %
2026 5.63 k (5,627) 7.14% 0.22 %
2027 5.64 k (5,635) 7.29% 0.15 %
2028 5.64 k (5,643) 7.44% 0.15 %
2029 5.65 k (5,651) 7.58% 0.14 %
2030 5.66 k (5,659) 7.73% 0.15 %
2031 5.66 k (5,662) 7.79% 0.06 %
2032 5.66 k (5,661) 7.79%
2033 5.66 k (5,661) 7.78% -0.01 %
2034 5.66 k (5,661) 7.78%
2035 5.66 k (5,661) 7.77% -0.01 %
2036 5.66 k (5,661) 7.77%

Projected estimates indicate that Podumbu Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.66 k (5,661), with a male population of 2.79 k (2,785) and a female population of 2.88 k (2,877). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Podumbu Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.

Podumbu Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Iraniyam 1,333
2 Kannikudi 0
3 Alattur 2,543
4 Pechikulam 1,060
5 Vagaikulam 1,542
6 Adalai 1,434
7 Pattakkurichchi 202
8 Kovilkurundhankulam 0
9 Kovilappangudi 7,419
10 Melapanangadi 835

Podumbu Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Podumbu is 5.25 k (5,252).

The estimated population of Podumbu in 2024 is approximately 5.60 k (5,599).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Podumbu is 992 (18.89%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Podumbu is 79.93%, with male literacy at 86.7% and female literacy at 73.31%.

The sex ratio in Podumbu is 1014 females for every 1000 males.

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