Poolam Population

As per the 2011 Census, Poolam Village has a population of 2.76 k (2,758) with 1.38 k (1,379) males and 1.38 k (1,379) females.The sex ratio in Poolam is 1000, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Poolam Village is 284 (284) which is 10.3% of Poolam Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Poolam Village is 959 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

2.76 k

Toatl Population

1.38 k

Male Population

1.38 k

Female Population

Poolam Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Poolam Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.94 k (2,941), indicating a 6.61% increased from Poolam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.47 k, and the estimated female population is 1.48 k.

Poolam Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Poolam Village estimated population is projected to be 2.95 k (2,949), projecting a 6.92% increased from Poolam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.47 k, and the estimated female population is 1.48 k.

Poolam Literacy Rate

Poolam Village has a literacy rate of 93.05% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Poolam Village is 95.71 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Poolam Village is 90.4 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Poolam

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 93.05 95.71 90.4
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 93.05 95.71 90.4

Poolam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Poolam Village is 829 (829) with 419 (419) males and 410 (410) females, which is 30.06% of Poolam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 979 females for every 1000 males.

Poolam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

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

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Poolam

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1000
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1000

Poolam Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Poolam Village are 685 (685).

Poolam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Poolam Village, there are about 1.41 k (1,411) workers, making up nearly 51.16% of the Poolam Village total population. Out of these, around 862 (862) are male workers, and about 549 (549) are female workers.

Poolam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.94 k (2,941) 6.61%
2025 2.95 k (2,949) 6.92% 0.31 %
2026 2.96 k (2,955) 7.14% 0.22 %
2027 2.96 k (2,959) 7.29% 0.15 %
2028 2.96 k (2,964) 7.44% 0.15 %
2029 2.97 k (2,968) 7.58% 0.14 %
2030 2.97 k (2,972) 7.73% 0.15 %
2031 2.97 k (2,973) 7.79% 0.06 %
2032 2.97 k (2,973) 7.79%
2033 2.97 k (2,973) 7.78% -0.01 %
2034 2.97 k (2,973) 7.78%
2035 2.97 k (2,973) 7.77% -0.01 %
2036 2.97 k (2,973) 7.77%

Projected estimates indicate that Poolam Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.97 k (2,973), with a male population of 1.47 k (1,473) and a female population of 1.50 k (1,501). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Poolam Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.

Poolam Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Melkarai 1,627
2 Tennirkulam 253
3 Singikulam (NEW) 1,671
4 Singikulam (OLD) 533
5 Thottakudi 4,297
6 Sathangulam 3,408
7 Alwaneri 2,643
8 Paruthipadi 2,738
9 Chintamani 1,329

Poolam Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Poolam is 2.76 k (2,758).

The estimated population of Poolam in 2024 is approximately 2.94 k (2,941).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Poolam is 829 (30.06%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Poolam is 93.05%, with male literacy at 95.71% and female literacy at 90.4%.

The sex ratio in Poolam is 1000 females for every 1000 males.

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