Pongalur Population in 2025
In 2025, Pongalur Village current estimated population is projected to be 12.50 k (12,498), indicating a 6.92% increased from Pongalur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 6.25 k, and the estimated female population is 6.25 k.
Pongalur Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Pongalur Village estimated population is projected to be 12.52 k (12,523), projecting a 7.14% increased from Pongalur's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 6.26 k, and the estimated female population is 6.27 k.
Pongalur Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Pongalur Village has a population of 11.69 k (11,688) with 5.87 k (5,868) males and 5.82 k (5,820) females.The sex ratio in Pongalur is 992, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Pongalur Village is 1.12 k (1,122) which is 9.6% of Pongalur Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Pongalur Village is 899 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Pongalur village is listed as part of the Palladam Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Tiruppur District in the state of TAMIL NADU in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Pongalur Literacy Rate
Pongalur Village has a literacy rate of 79.19% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Pongalur Village is 85.22 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Pongalur Village is 73.17 higher 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 | 79.19 | 85.22 | 73.17 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 79.19 | 85.22 | 73.17 |
Pongalur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Pongalur Village is 2.52 k (2,517) with 1.24 k (1,242) males and 1.28 k (1,275) females, which is 21.53% of Pongalur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1027 females for every 1000 males.
Pongalur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Pongalur Village is 5 (5) with 3 (3) males and 2 (2) females, which is 0.04% of Pongalur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 667 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Pongalur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 992 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 992 |
Pongalur Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Pongalur Village are 3.35 k(3,348).
Pongalur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Pongalur Village, there are about 5.55 k (5,545) workers, making up nearly 47.44% of the Pongalur Village total population. Out of these, around 3.58 k (3,579) are male workers, and about 1.97 k (1,966) are female workers.
Pongalur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12.50 k (12,498) | 6.92% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 12.52 k (12,523) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 12.54 k (12,540) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 12.56 k (12,558) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 12.58 k (12,575) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 12.59 k (12,592) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 12.60 k (12,599) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 12.60 k (12,599) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 12.60 k (12,598) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 12.60 k (12,598) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 12.60 k (12,597) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 12.60 k (12,597) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Pongalur Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 12.60 k (12,597), with a male population of 6.27 k (6,265) and a female population of 6.33 k (6,332). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Pongalur Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.08%.
Pongalur Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madappur | 5,496 |
| 2 | Kattur | 6,765 |
| 3 | Velarasikallipalayam | 5,648 |
| 4 | Elavanthi | 2,309 |
| 5 | Kethanur | 3,797 |