Poonamallee Population
As per the 2011 Census, Poonamallee Tehsil has a population of 6.60 Lac (6,59,922) with 3.33 Lac (3,33,307) males and 3.27 Lac (3,26,615) females.The sex ratio in Poonamallee is 980, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Poonamallee Tehsil is 70.84 k (70,840) which is 10.73% of Poonamallee Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Poonamallee Tehsil is 962 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Poonamallee Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Thiruvallur District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Poonamallee Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Poonamallee Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 7.04 Lac (7,03,515), indicating a 6.61% increased from Poonamallee's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.54 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.50 Lac.
Poonamallee Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Poonamallee Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 7.06 Lac (7,05,601), projecting a 6.92% increased from Poonamallee's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.55 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.51 Lac.
Poonamallee Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Poonamallee Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 5.71 Lac (5,71,173), accounting for 86.55% of the Poonamallee Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.89 Lac (2,88,999), and the Hindu female population is around 2.82 Lac (2,82,174).
Poonamallee Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Poonamallee Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 56.28 k (56,282), accounting for 8.53% of the Poonamallee Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 27.99 k (27,985), and the Christian female population is around 28.30 k (28,297).
Poonamallee Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 5,71,173 | 86.55% |
| Christian | 56,282 | 8.53% |
| Muslim | 28,744 | 4.36% |
| Religion not stated | 2,474 | 0.37% |
| Jain | 574 | 0.09% |
| Sikh | 326 | 0.05% |
| Buddhist | 181 | 0.03% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 168 | 0.03% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationPoonamallee Urban Population
The Urban population of Poonamallee Tehsil is 5.95 Lac (5,94,760), with 3.01 Lac (3,00,623) being males and 2.94 Lac (2,94,137) being females, making up 90.13% of the Poonamallee total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 979 females for every 1000 males.
Poonamallee Rural Population
The Rural population of Poonamallee Tehsil is 65.16 k (65,162), with 32.68 k (32,684) being males and 32.48 k (32,478) being females, making up 9.87% of the Poonamallee total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 994 females for every 1000 males.
Poonamallee Literacy Rate
Poonamallee Tehsil has a literacy rate of 88.83% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Poonamallee Tehsil is 93.32 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Poonamallee Tehsil is 84.25 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Poonamallee Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 89.58%, while in the rural regions of Poonamallee Tehsil, it is around 81.93%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Poonamallee
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 88.83 | 93.32 | 84.25 |
| Urban Area | 89.58 | 93.83 | 85.24 |
| Rural Area | 81.93 | 88.65 | 75.22 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Poonamallee
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 88.41 | 93.09 | 83.62 |
| Christian | 93 | 95.98 | 90.08 |
| Muslim | 88.88 | 92.75 | 84.89 |
| Religion not stated | 86.26 | 92.27 | 81.99 |
Poonamallee Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Poonamallee Tehsil is 1.35 Lac (1,34,523) with 67.31 k (67,310) males and 67.21 k (67,213) females, which is 20.38% of Poonamallee Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 999 females for every 1000 males.
Poonamallee Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Poonamallee Tehsil is 4.02 k (4,024) with 2.06 k (2,058) males and 1.97 k (1,966) females, which is 0.61% of Poonamallee Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 956 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Poonamallee
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 980 |
| Urban Area | 979 |
| Rural Area | 994 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Poonamallee
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 977 |
| Christian | 1012 |
| Muslim | 969 |
| Religion not stated | 1328 |
Poonamallee Area & Households
The Total Area of Poonamallee Tehsil is 151.28 Square KM, with a population density of 4,362 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Poonamallee Tehsil are 11 and the Total Number of Villages in Poonamallee Tehsil are 28.The Total Number of households in Poonamallee Tehsil are 1.68 Lac(1,68,063).
Poonamallee Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Poonamallee Tehsil, there are about 2.50 Lac (2,50,094) workers, making up nearly 37.9% of the Poonamallee Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.93 Lac (1,93,437) are male workers, and about 56.66 k (56,657) are female workers.
Poonamallee - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7.04 Lac (7,03,515) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 7.06 Lac (7,05,601) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 7.07 Lac (7,07,041) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 7.08 Lac (7,08,016) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 7.09 Lac (7,08,991) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 7.10 Lac (7,09,965) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 7.11 Lac (7,10,940) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 7.11 Lac (7,11,332) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 7.11 Lac (7,11,305) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 7.11 Lac (7,11,277) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 7.11 Lac (7,11,250) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 7.11 Lac (7,11,223) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 7.11 Lac (7,11,195) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Poonamallee Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 7.11 Lac (7,11,195), with a male population of 3.56 Lac (3,55,817) and a female population of 3.55 Lac (3,55,322). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Poonamallee Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.