Pungavadi Population

As per the 2011 Census, Pungavadi Village has a population of 3.67 k (3,669) with 1.87 k (1,873) males and 1.80 k (1,796) females.The sex ratio in Pungavadi is 959, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Pungavadi Village is 411 (411) which is 11.2% of Pungavadi Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Pungavadi Village is 930 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

3.67 k

Toatl Population

1.87 k

Male Population

1.80 k

Female Population

Pungavadi Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Pungavadi Village current estimated population is projected to be 3.91 k (3,912), indicating a 6.61% increased from Pungavadi's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.99 k, and the estimated female population is 1.92 k.

Pungavadi Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Pungavadi Village estimated population is projected to be 3.92 k (3,923), projecting a 6.92% increased from Pungavadi's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.99 k, and the estimated female population is 1.93 k.

Pungavadi Literacy Rate

Pungavadi Village has a literacy rate of 70.14% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Pungavadi Village is 79.04 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Pungavadi Village is 60.89 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Pungavadi

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 70.14 79.04 60.89
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 70.14 79.04 60.89

Pungavadi Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Pungavadi Village is 2.46 k (2,455) with 1.23 k (1,233) males and 1.22 k (1,222) females, which is 66.91% of Pungavadi Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 992 females for every 1000 males.

Pungavadi Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

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

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Pungavadi

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 959
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 959

Pungavadi Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Pungavadi Village are 941 (941).

Pungavadi Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Pungavadi Village, there are about 2.42 k (2,418) workers, making up nearly 65.9% of the Pungavadi Village total population. Out of these, around 1.22 k (1,217) are male workers, and about 1.20 k (1,201) are female workers.

Pungavadi - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 3.91 k (3,912) 6.61%
2025 3.92 k (3,923) 6.92% 0.31 %
2026 3.93 k (3,931) 7.14% 0.22 %
2027 3.94 k (3,937) 7.29% 0.15 %
2028 3.94 k (3,942) 7.44% 0.15 %
2029 3.95 k (3,948) 7.58% 0.14 %
2030 3.95 k (3,953) 7.73% 0.15 %
2031 3.96 k (3,955) 7.79% 0.06 %
2032 3.96 k (3,955) 7.79%
2033 3.96 k (3,955) 7.78% -0.01 %
2034 3.96 k (3,955) 7.78%
2035 3.96 k (3,955) 7.77% -0.01 %
2036 3.96 k (3,955) 7.77%

Projected estimates indicate that Pungavadi Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.96 k (3,955), with a male population of 2.00 k (2,000) and a female population of 1.95 k (1,954). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Pungavadi Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.

Pungavadi Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Kamakkapalayam 2,651
2 Vadakumarai 2,055
3 Thenkumarai 1,784
4 Sathapadi 3,155
5 Manjini 3,771
6 Paithur 8,303
7 Seeliampatty 4,574
8 Arasanatham 5,942
9 Punavasal 4,051
10 Navalur 3,473

Pungavadi Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Pungavadi is 3.67 k (3,669).

The estimated population of Pungavadi in 2024 is approximately 3.91 k (3,912).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Pungavadi is 2.46 k (66.91%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Pungavadi is 70.14%, with male literacy at 79.04% and female literacy at 60.89%.

The sex ratio in Pungavadi is 959 females for every 1000 males.

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