Poygai Population

As per the 2011 Census, Poygai Village has a population of 5.65 k (5,645) with 2.86 k (2,856) males and 2.79 k (2,789) females.The sex ratio in Poygai is 977, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Poygai Village is 610 (610) which is 10.81% of Poygai Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Poygai Village is 883 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

5.65 k

Toatl Population

2.86 k

Male Population

2.79 k

Female Population

Poygai Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Poygai Village current estimated population is projected to be 6.02 k (6,018), indicating a 6.61% increased from Poygai's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.03 k, and the estimated female population is 2.99 k.

Poygai Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Poygai Village estimated population is projected to be 6.04 k (6,036), projecting a 6.92% increased from Poygai's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.04 k, and the estimated female population is 3.00 k.

Poygai Literacy Rate

Poygai Village has a literacy rate of 77.99% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Poygai Village is 88.07 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Poygai Village is 67.8 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Poygai

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 77.99 88.07 67.8
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 77.99 88.07 67.8

Poygai Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Poygai Village is 458 (458) with 245 (245) males and 213 (213) females, which is 8.11% of Poygai Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 870 females for every 1000 males.

Poygai Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

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

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Poygai

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 977
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 977

Poygai Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Poygai Village are 1.48 k(1,478).

Poygai Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Poygai Village, there are about 3.26 k (3,256) workers, making up nearly 57.68% of the Poygai Village total population. Out of these, around 1.79 k (1,786) are male workers, and about 1.47 k (1,470) are female workers.

Poygai - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 6.02 k (6,018) 6.61%
2025 6.04 k (6,036) 6.92% 0.31 %
2026 6.05 k (6,049) 7.14% 0.22 %
2027 6.06 k (6,057) 7.29% 0.15 %
2028 6.07 k (6,065) 7.44% 0.15 %
2029 6.07 k (6,074) 7.58% 0.14 %
2030 6.08 k (6,082) 7.73% 0.15 %
2031 6.09 k (6,085) 7.79% 0.06 %
2032 6.09 k (6,085) 7.79%
2033 6.09 k (6,085) 7.78% -0.01 %
2034 6.09 k (6,085) 7.78%
2035 6.08 k (6,084) 7.77% -0.01 %
2036 6.08 k (6,084) 7.77%

Projected estimates indicate that Poygai Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 6.08 k (6,084), with a male population of 3.05 k (3,049) and a female population of 3.04 k (3,035). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Poygai Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.

Poygai Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Chockampatti 18,220
2 Boganallur 5,555
3 Kambaneri Pudukudi 8,242
4 Kanagasabapathiperi 721
5 Urmelazhagian 5,719
6 Kilankadu 4,754
7 Nainaragaram 9,661
8 Idaikal 3,054
9 Kasidharmam 4,071

Poygai Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Poygai is 5.65 k (5,645).

The estimated population of Poygai in 2024 is approximately 6.02 k (6,018).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Poygai is 458 (8.11%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Poygai is 77.99%, with male literacy at 88.07% and female literacy at 67.8%.

The sex ratio in Poygai is 977 females for every 1000 males.

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