Ponnur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Ponnur Village has a population of 1.56 k (1,564) with 792 (792) males and 772 (772) females.The sex ratio in Ponnur is 975, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Ponnur Village is 119 (119) which is 7.61% of Ponnur Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Ponnur Village is 1017 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

1.56 k

Toatl Population

792

Male Population

772

Female Population

Ponnur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Ponnur Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.67 k (1,668), indicating a 6.61% increased from Ponnur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 841 , and the estimated female population is 827 .

Ponnur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Ponnur Village estimated population is projected to be 1.67 k (1,673), projecting a 6.92% increased from Ponnur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 843 , and the estimated female population is 830 .

Ponnur Literacy Rate

Ponnur Village has a literacy rate of 75.36% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Ponnur Village is 84.86 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Ponnur Village is 65.59 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Ponnur

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 75.36 84.86 65.59
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 75.36 84.86 65.59

Ponnur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Ponnur Village is 511 (511) with 248 (248) males and 263 (263) females, which is 32.67% of Ponnur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1061 females for every 1000 males.

Ponnur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

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

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Ponnur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 975
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 975

Ponnur Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Ponnur Village are 383 (383).

Ponnur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Ponnur Village, there are about 651 (651) workers, making up nearly 41.62% of the Ponnur Village total population. Out of these, around 489 (489) are male workers, and about 162 (162) are female workers.

Ponnur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.67 k (1,668) 6.61%
2025 1.67 k (1,673) 6.92% 0.31 %
2026 1.68 k (1,676) 7.14% 0.22 %
2027 1.68 k (1,678) 7.29% 0.15 %
2028 1.68 k (1,681) 7.44% 0.15 %
2029 1.68 k (1,683) 7.58% 0.14 %
2030 1.69 k (1,685) 7.73% 0.15 %
2031 1.69 k (1,686) 7.79% 0.06 %
2032 1.69 k (1,686) 7.79%
2033 1.69 k (1,686) 7.78% -0.01 %
2034 1.69 k (1,686) 7.78%
2035 1.69 k (1,686) 7.77% -0.01 %
2036 1.69 k (1,686) 7.77%

Projected estimates indicate that Ponnur Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.69 k (1,686), with a male population of 846 (846) and a female population of 840 (840). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Ponnur Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.

Ponnur Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Kanganamputhur 3,435
2 Arulmolithevan 1,783
3 Pandur 1,929
4 Thirumangalam 3,296
5 Murugamangalam 1,595
6 Maharajapuram 1,448
7 Thiruindalur 6,393
8 Uluthakuppai 2,919
9 Manakkudi 3,418
10 Vellalar agaram 6,307

Ponnur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Ponnur is 1.56 k (1,564).

The estimated population of Ponnur in 2024 is approximately 1.67 k (1,668).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Ponnur is 511 (32.67%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Ponnur is 75.36%, with male literacy at 84.86% and female literacy at 65.59%.

The sex ratio in Ponnur is 975 females for every 1000 males.

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