Punnakayal Population
As per the 2011 Census, Punnakayal Village has a population of 7.68 k (7,684) with 3.98 k (3,975) males and 3.71 k (3,709) females.The sex ratio in Punnakayal is 934, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Punnakayal Village is 909 (909) which is 11.83% of Punnakayal Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Punnakayal Village is 939 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Punnakayal village is listed as part of the Tiruchendur Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Thoothukkudi District in the state of TAMIL NADU in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Punnakayal Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Punnakayal Village current estimated population is projected to be 8.19 k (8,192), indicating a 6.61% increased from Punnakayal's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 4.22 k, and the estimated female population is 3.97 k.
Punnakayal Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Punnakayal Village estimated population is projected to be 8.22 k (8,216), projecting a 6.92% increased from Punnakayal's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 4.23 k, and the estimated female population is 3.98 k.
Punnakayal Literacy Rate
Punnakayal Village has a literacy rate of 84.38% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Punnakayal Village is 83.46 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Punnakayal Village is 85.38 higher than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Punnakayal
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 84.38 | 83.46 | 85.38 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 84.38 | 83.46 | 85.38 |
Punnakayal Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Punnakayal Village is 96 (96) with 48 (48) males and 48 (48) females, which is 1.25% of Punnakayal Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1000 females for every 1000 males.
Punnakayal Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Punnakayal Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Punnakayal Village.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Punnakayal
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 934 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 934 |
Punnakayal Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Punnakayal Village are 1.74 k(1,744).
Punnakayal Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Punnakayal Village, there are about 2.44 k (2,444) workers, making up nearly 31.81% of the Punnakayal Village total population. Out of these, around 2.26 k (2,261) are male workers, and about 183 (183) are female workers.
Punnakayal - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8.19 k (8,192) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 8.22 k (8,216) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 8.23 k (8,233) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 8.24 k (8,244) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 8.26 k (8,256) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 8.27 k (8,267) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 8.28 k (8,279) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 8.28 k (8,283) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 8.28 k (8,283) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 8.28 k (8,282) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 8.28 k (8,282) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 8.28 k (8,282) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 8.28 k (8,282) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Punnakayal Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 8.28 k (8,282), with a male population of 4.24 k (4,244) and a female population of 4.04 k (4,035). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Punnakayal Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.
Punnakayal Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thenthiruperai (Kurukatur) | 1,578 |
| 2 | Thenthiruperai (Rajapathi) | 1,317 |
| 3 | Sethukkuvaithan | 2,924 |
| 4 | Mela Authoor | 6,210 |
| 5 | Senthamangalam | 2,423 |
| 6 | Suganthalai | 3,437 |
| 7 | Angamangalam | 4,086 |
| 8 | Puraiyoor | 1,325 |
| 9 | Kadayanodai | 1,207 |
| 10 | Themankulam | 2,161 |