Pothur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Pothur Village has a population of 2.74 k (2,739) with 1.41 k (1,406) males and 1.33 k (1,333) females.The sex ratio in Pothur is 949, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Pothur Village is 356 (356) which is 13% of Pothur Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Pothur Village is 1012 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

2.74 k

Toatl Population

1.41 k

Male Population

1.33 k

Female Population

More on This Page!
  1. Pothur Population Census 2011
  2. Pothur Population 2024
  3. Literacy Rate
  4. Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
  5. Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
  6. Sex Ratio
  7. Population Projections Up to 2036

Pothur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Pothur Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.92 k (2,920), indicating a 6.61% increased from Pothur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.49 k, and the estimated female population is 1.43 k.

Pothur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Pothur Village estimated population is projected to be 2.93 k (2,929), projecting a 6.92% increased from Pothur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.50 k, and the estimated female population is 1.43 k.

Pothur Literacy Rate

Pothur Village has a literacy rate of 84.47% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Pothur Village is 89.91 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Pothur Village is 78.68 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Pothur

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 84.47 89.91 78.68
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 84.47 89.91 78.68

Pothur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Pothur Village is 687 (687) with 345 (345) males and 342 (342) females, which is 25.08% of Pothur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 992 females for every 1000 males.

Pothur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Pothur Village is 121 (121) with 64 (64) males and 57 (57) females, which is 4.42% of Pothur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 891 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Pothur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 949
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 949

Pothur Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Pothur Village are 694 (694).

Pothur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Pothur Village, there are about 1.00 k (1,001) workers, making up nearly 36.55% of the Pothur Village total population. Out of these, around 780 (780) are male workers, and about 221 (221) are female workers.

Pothur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.92 k (2,920) 6.61% ↑
2025 2.93 k (2,929) 6.92% 0.31 % ↑
2026 2.94 k (2,935) 7.14% 0.22 % ↑
2027 2.94 k (2,939) 7.29% 0.15 % ↑
2028 2.94 k (2,943) 7.44% 0.15 % ↑
2029 2.95 k (2,947) 7.58% 0.14 % ↑
2030 2.95 k (2,951) 7.73% 0.15 % ↑
2031 2.95 k (2,953) 7.79% 0.06 % ↑
2032 2.95 k (2,953) 7.79% ↓
2033 2.95 k (2,953) 7.78% -0.01 % ↓
2034 2.95 k (2,953) 7.78% ↓
2035 2.95 k (2,952) 7.77% -0.01 % ↓
2036 2.95 k (2,952) 7.77% ↓

Projected estimates indicate that Pothur Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.95 k (2,952), with a male population of 1.50 k (1,501) and a female population of 1.45 k (1,451). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Pothur Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.

Pothur Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Melpakkam 518
2 Kadavur 800
3 Vellacheri 399
4 Palavedu 7,944
5 Vellanur 11,668
6 Pammadukulam 9,271

Pothur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Pothur is 2.74 k (2,739).

The estimated population of Pothur in 2024 is approximately 2.92 k (2,920).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Pothur is 687 (25.08%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 121 (4.42%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Pothur is 84.47%, with male literacy at 89.91% and female literacy at 78.68%.

The sex ratio in Pothur is 949 females for every 1000 males.

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