Pongalur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Pongalur Village has a population of 4.55 k (4,550) with 2.20 k (2,198) males and 2.35 k (2,352) females.The sex ratio in Pongalur is 1071, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Pongalur Village is 337 (337) which is 7.41% of Pongalur Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Pongalur Village is 1031 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

4.55 k

Toatl Population

2.20 k

Male Population

2.35 k

Female Population

Pongalur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Pongalur Village current estimated population is projected to be 4.85 k (4,851), indicating a 6.61% increased from Pongalur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.33 k, and the estimated female population is 2.52 k.

Pongalur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Pongalur Village estimated population is projected to be 4.87 k (4,865), projecting a 6.92% increased from Pongalur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.34 k, and the estimated female population is 2.53 k.

Pongalur Literacy Rate

Pongalur Village has a literacy rate of 68.62% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Pongalur Village is 75.2 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Pongalur Village is 62.49 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Pongalur

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 68.62 75.2 62.49
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 68.62 75.2 62.49

Pongalur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Pongalur Village is 1.19 k (1,188) with 554 (554) males and 634 (634) females, which is 26.11% of Pongalur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1145 females for every 1000 males.

Pongalur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

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

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Pongalur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1071
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1071

Pongalur Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Pongalur Village are 1.20 k(1,198).

Pongalur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Pongalur Village, there are about 2.57 k (2,571) workers, making up nearly 56.51% of the Pongalur Village total population. Out of these, around 1.51 k (1,510) are male workers, and about 1.06 k (1,061) are female workers.

Pongalur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 4.85 k (4,851) 6.61%
2025 4.87 k (4,865) 6.92% 0.31 %
2026 4.88 k (4,875) 7.14% 0.22 %
2027 4.88 k (4,882) 7.29% 0.15 %
2028 4.89 k (4,889) 7.44% 0.15 %
2029 4.90 k (4,896) 7.58% 0.14 %
2030 4.90 k (4,902) 7.73% 0.15 %
2031 4.91 k (4,905) 7.79% 0.06 %
2032 4.91 k (4,905) 7.79%
2033 4.91 k (4,905) 7.78% -0.01 %
2034 4.90 k (4,904) 7.78%
2035 4.90 k (4,904) 7.77% -0.01 %
2036 4.90 k (4,904) 7.77%

Projected estimates indicate that Pongalur Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.90 k (4,904), with a male population of 2.35 k (2,347) and a female population of 2.56 k (2,559). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Pongalur Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.

Pongalur Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Anaipalayam 1,822
2 Pallavarayanpalayam 876
3 Agrahara Kathaganni 508
4 Ichipalayam 1,158
5 Sircar Kathaganni 1,220
6 Alathur 4,545
7 Mangarasavalayapalayam 3,805
8 Kuttagam 2,893
9 Pothampalayam 2,008
10 Pulipar 2,177

Pongalur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Pongalur is 4.55 k (4,550).

The estimated population of Pongalur in 2024 is approximately 4.85 k (4,851).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Pongalur is 1.19 k (26.11%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Pongalur is 68.62%, with male literacy at 75.2% and female literacy at 62.49%.

The sex ratio in Pongalur is 1071 females for every 1000 males.

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