Punganur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Punganur Village has a population of 3.05 k (3,048) with 1.41 k (1,412) males and 1.64 k (1,636) females.The sex ratio in Punganur is 1159, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Punganur Village is 387 (387) which is 12.7% of Punganur Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Punganur Village is 985 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

3.05 k

Toatl Population

1.41 k

Male Population

1.64 k

Female Population

Punganur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Punganur Village current estimated population is projected to be 3.25 k (3,250), indicating a 6.61% increased from Punganur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.50 k, and the estimated female population is 1.75 k.

Punganur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Punganur Village estimated population is projected to be 3.26 k (3,259), projecting a 6.92% increased from Punganur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.50 k, and the estimated female population is 1.76 k.

Punganur Literacy Rate

Punganur Village has a literacy rate of 80.87% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Punganur Village is 87.35 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Punganur Village is 75.42 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Punganur

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 80.87 87.35 75.42
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 80.87 87.35 75.42

Punganur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Punganur Village is 1.54 k (1,539) with 772 (772) males and 767 (767) females, which is 50.49% of Punganur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 994 females for every 1000 males.

Punganur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

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

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Punganur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1159
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1159

Punganur Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Punganur Village are 768 (768).

Punganur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Punganur Village, there are about 1.21 k (1,208) workers, making up nearly 39.63% of the Punganur Village total population. Out of these, around 746 (746) are male workers, and about 462 (462) are female workers.

Punganur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 3.25 k (3,250) 6.61%
2025 3.26 k (3,259) 6.92% 0.31 %
2026 3.27 k (3,266) 7.14% 0.22 %
2027 3.27 k (3,271) 7.29% 0.15 %
2028 3.28 k (3,275) 7.44% 0.15 %
2029 3.28 k (3,280) 7.58% 0.14 %
2030 3.28 k (3,284) 7.73% 0.15 %
2031 3.29 k (3,286) 7.79% 0.06 %
2032 3.29 k (3,286) 7.79%
2033 3.29 k (3,286) 7.78% -0.01 %
2034 3.29 k (3,286) 7.78%
2035 3.29 k (3,285) 7.77% -0.01 %
2036 3.29 k (3,285) 7.77%

Projected estimates indicate that Punganur Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.29 k (3,285), with a male population of 1.51 k (1,508) and a female population of 1.78 k (1,780). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Punganur Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.

Punganur Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Thillaividangan 1,277
2 Nemmeli 2,061
3 Kondal 3,336
4 Marudhangudy 2,286
5 Perumangalam 1,581
6 Sattanathapuram 5,005
7 Thittai 2,792
8 Puduthurai 1,780
9 Thirunagiri 3,994
10 Neppathur 2,752

Punganur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Punganur is 3.05 k (3,048).

The estimated population of Punganur in 2024 is approximately 3.25 k (3,250).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Punganur is 1.54 k (50.49%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Punganur is 80.87%, with male literacy at 87.35% and female literacy at 75.42%.

The sex ratio in Punganur is 1159 females for every 1000 males.

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