Punganur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Punganur Village has a population of 5.50 k (5,497) with 2.81 k (2,809) males and 2.69 k (2,688) females.The sex ratio in Punganur is 957, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Punganur Village is 581 (581) which is 10.57% of Punganur Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Punganur Village is 887 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Punganur village is listed as part of the Arcot Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Vellore District in the state of TAMIL NADU in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Male Population
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Punganur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Punganur Village current estimated population is projected to be 5.86 k (5,861), indicating a 6.61% increased from Punganur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.98 k, and the estimated female population is 2.88 k.
Punganur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Punganur Village estimated population is projected to be 5.88 k (5,878), projecting a 6.92% increased from Punganur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.99 k, and the estimated female population is 2.89 k.
Punganur Literacy Rate
Punganur Village has a literacy rate of 78.99% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Punganur Village is 88.4 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Punganur Village is 69.23 higher than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Punganur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 78.99 | 88.4 | 69.23 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 78.99 | 88.4 | 69.23 |
Punganur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Punganur Village is 1.14 k (1,137) with 579 (579) males and 558 (558) females, which is 20.68% of Punganur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 964 females for every 1000 males.
Punganur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Punganur Village is 11 (11) with 5 (5) males and 6 (6) females, which is 0.2% of Punganur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1200 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Punganur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 957 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 957 |
Punganur Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Punganur Village are 1.30 k(1,303).
Punganur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Punganur Village, there are about 2.76 k (2,763) workers, making up nearly 50.26% of the Punganur Village total population. Out of these, around 1.71 k (1,714) are male workers, and about 1.05 k (1,049) are female workers.
Punganur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5.86 k (5,861) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 5.88 k (5,878) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 5.89 k (5,890) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 5.90 k (5,898) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 5.91 k (5,906) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 5.91 k (5,914) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 5.92 k (5,922) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 5.93 k (5,926) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 5.93 k (5,926) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 5.93 k (5,925) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 5.93 k (5,925) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 5.93 k (5,925) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 5.93 k (5,925) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Punganur Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.93 k (5,925), with a male population of 3.00 k (2,999) and a female population of 2.93 k (2,925). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Punganur Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.
Punganur Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saravanthangal | 848 |
| 2 | Kunjirappanthangal | 330 |
| 3 | Vilari | 520 |
| 4 | Padi | 382 |
| 5 | Anaimallur | 2,494 |
| 6 | Varagur | 4,680 |
| 7 | Pattanam | 1,846 |
| 8 | Nambarai | 2,175 |
| 9 | Palayanur | 863 |
| 10 | Punnappadi | 756 |