Ponkamra Population

As per the 2011 Census, Ponkamra Village has a population of 2.66 k (2,664) with 1.40 k (1,402) males and 1.26 k (1,262) females.The sex ratio in Ponkamra is 901, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Ponkamra Village is 390 (390) which is 14.64% of Ponkamra Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Ponkamra Village is 823 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Ponkamra village is listed as part of the Falta Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the South Twenty Four Parganas District in the state of WEST BENGAL in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

2.66 k

Toatl Population

1.40 k

Male Population

1.26 k

Female Population

Ponkamra Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Ponkamra Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.90 k (2,900), indicating a 8.86% increased from Ponkamra's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.52 k, and the estimated female population is 1.38 k.

Ponkamra Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Ponkamra Village estimated population is projected to be 2.91 k (2,914), projecting a 9.38% increased from Ponkamra's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.52 k, and the estimated female population is 1.39 k.

Ponkamra Literacy Rate

Ponkamra Village has a literacy rate of 73.92% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Ponkamra Village is 79.04 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Ponkamra Village is 68.32 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Ponkamra

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 73.92 79.04 68.32
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 73.92 79.04 68.32

Ponkamra Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Ponkamra Village is 10 (10) with 6 (6) males and 4 (4) females, which is 0.38% of Ponkamra Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 667 females for every 1000 males.

Ponkamra Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

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

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Ponkamra

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 901
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 901

Ponkamra Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Ponkamra Village are 607 (607).

Ponkamra Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Ponkamra Village, there are about 990 (990) workers, making up nearly 37.16% of the Ponkamra Village total population. Out of these, around 764 (764) are male workers, and about 226 (226) are female workers.

Ponkamra - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.90 k (2,900) 8.86%
2025 2.91 k (2,914) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 2.93 k (2,926) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 2.94 k (2,935) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 2.95 k (2,945) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 2.95 k (2,954) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 2.96 k (2,964) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 2.97 k (2,971) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 2.98 k (2,975) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 2.98 k (2,979) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 2.98 k (2,984) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 2.99 k (2,988) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 2.99 k (2,993) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Ponkamra Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.99 k (2,993), with a male population of 1.55 k (1,554) and a female population of 1.44 k (1,438). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Ponkamra Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Ponkamra Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Goa Beria 553
2 Ram Lakha 1,688
3 Kalsa 1,959
4 Satal 1,971
5 Nilambarpur 3,122
6 Noapukhuria 2,882
7 Kantalfuli 2,429
8 Dholtikari 1,449
9 Laskarpur 874
10 Jangalia 414

Ponkamra Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Ponkamra is 2.66 k (2,664).

The estimated population of Ponkamra in 2024 is approximately 2.90 k (2,900).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Ponkamra is 10 (0.38%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Ponkamra is 73.92%, with male literacy at 79.04% and female literacy at 68.32%.

The sex ratio in Ponkamra is 901 females for every 1000 males.

Ponkamra population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.29% up to 2036.