Villages In Ponneri Subdistrict (Tahsil)

Ponneri Population

As per the 2011 Census, Ponneri Tehsil has a population of 3.90 Lac (3,89,862) with 1.95 Lac (1,95,181) males and 1.95 Lac (1,94,681) females.The sex ratio in Ponneri is 998, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Ponneri Tehsil is 42.84 k (42,836) which is 10.99% of Ponneri Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Ponneri Tehsil is 956 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Ponneri Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Thiruvallur District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.

3.90 Lac

Toatl Population

1.95 Lac

Male Population

1.95 Lac

Female Population

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  1. Ponneri Population Census 2011
  2. Ponneri Population 2024
  3. Hindu Population
  4. Muslim Population
  5. All Religion Population
  6. Urban Population
  7. Rural Population
  8. Literacy Rate
  9. Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
  10. Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
  11. Sex Ratio
  12. Population Projections Up to 2036

Ponneri Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Ponneri Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.16 Lac (4,15,616), indicating a 6.61% increased from Ponneri's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.07 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.08 Lac.

Ponneri Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Ponneri Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.17 Lac (4,16,848), projecting a 6.92% increased from Ponneri's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.08 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.09 Lac.

Ponneri Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Ponneri Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.57 Lac (3,56,811), accounting for 91.52% of the Ponneri Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.79 Lac (1,78,633), and the Hindu female population is around 1.78 Lac (1,78,178).

Ponneri Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Ponneri Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 16.49 k (16,494), accounting for 4.23% of the Ponneri Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 8.35 k (8,349), and the Muslim female population is around 8.15 k (8,145).

Ponneri Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu3,56,81191.52%
Muslim16,4944.23%
Christian14,5923.74%
Religion not stated1,6080.41%
Jain2090.05%
Sikh770.02%
Buddhist510.01%
Other religions and persuasions200.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Ponneri Urban Population

The Urban population of Ponneri Tehsil is 1.46 Lac (1,46,186), with 73.38 k (73,382) being males and 72.80 k (72,804) being females, making up 37.5% of the Ponneri total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 993 females for every 1000 males.

Ponneri Rural Population

The Rural population of Ponneri Tehsil is 2.44 Lac (2,43,676), with 1.22 Lac (1,21,799) being males and 1.22 Lac (1,21,877) being females, making up 62.5% of the Ponneri total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1001 females for every 1000 males.

Ponneri Literacy Rate

Ponneri Tehsil has a literacy rate of 79.46% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Ponneri Tehsil is 86.07 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Ponneri Tehsil is 72.86 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Ponneri Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 86.31%, while in the rural regions of Ponneri Tehsil, it is around 75.33%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Ponneri

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 79.46 86.07 72.86
Urban Area 86.31 91.91 80.7
Rural Area 75.33 82.54 68.16

Literacy Rate by Religion in Ponneri

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 78.82 85.63 72.03
Muslim 83.83 88.82 78.73
Christian 89.58 93.14 86.1
Religion not stated 82.05 90.37 75.07

Ponneri Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Ponneri Tehsil is 1.24 Lac (1,24,094) with 61.81 k (61,814) males and 62.28 k (62,280) females, which is 31.83% of Ponneri Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1008 females for every 1000 males.

Ponneri Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Ponneri Tehsil is 7.94 k (7,942) with 3.95 k (3,946) males and 4.00 k (3,996) females, which is 2.04% of Ponneri Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1013 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Ponneri

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 998
Urban Area 993
Rural Area 1001

Sex Ratio by Religion in Ponneri

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 998
Muslim 976
Christian 1011
Religion not stated 1127

Ponneri Area & Households

The Total Area of Ponneri Tehsil is 674.44 Square KM, with a population density of 578 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Ponneri Tehsil are 8 and the Total Number of Villages in Ponneri Tehsil are 139.The Total Number of households in Ponneri Tehsil are 1.01 Lac(1,00,866).

Ponneri Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Ponneri Tehsil, there are about 1.64 Lac (1,64,036) workers, making up nearly 42.08% of the Ponneri Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.18 Lac (1,17,943) are male workers, and about 46.09 k (46,093) are female workers.

Ponneri - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 4.16 Lac (4,15,616) 6.61% ↑
2025 4.17 Lac (4,16,848) 6.92% 0.31 % ↑
2026 4.18 Lac (4,17,699) 7.14% 0.22 % ↑
2027 4.18 Lac (4,18,275) 7.29% 0.15 % ↑
2028 4.19 Lac (4,18,850) 7.44% 0.15 % ↑
2029 4.19 Lac (4,19,426) 7.58% 0.14 % ↑
2030 4.20 Lac (4,20,002) 7.73% 0.15 % ↑
2031 4.20 Lac (4,20,234) 7.79% 0.06 % ↑
2032 4.20 Lac (4,20,217) 7.79% ↓
2033 4.20 Lac (4,20,201) 7.78% -0.01 % ↓
2034 4.20 Lac (4,20,185) 7.78% ↓
2035 4.20 Lac (4,20,169) 7.77% -0.01 % ↓
2036 4.20 Lac (4,20,153) 7.77% ↓

Projected estimates indicate that Ponneri Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.20 Lac (4,20,153), with a male population of 2.08 Lac (2,08,363) and a female population of 2.12 Lac (2,11,792). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Ponneri Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.

Ponneri Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Ponneri is 3.90 Lac (3,89,862).

The estimated population of Ponneri in 2024 is approximately 4.16 Lac (4,15,616).

Hindu constitute 91.52% of Ponneri population, amounting to approximately 3.57 Lac (3,56,811) people.

Muslim constitute 4.23% of Ponneri population, totaling around 16.49 k (16,494) people.

Hindu: 91.52%, Muslim: 4.23%, Christian: 3.74%, Religion not stated: 0.41%, Jain: 0.05%, Sikh: 0.02%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Ponneri is 1.24 Lac (31.83%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 7.94 k (2.04%).

In Ponneri, 1.46 Lac (37.5%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 2.44 Lac (62.5%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Ponneri is 79.46%, with male literacy at 86.07% and female literacy at 72.86%.

The sex ratio in Ponneri is 998 females for every 1000 males.

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