Chilam Population

As per the 2011 Census, Chilam Village has a population of 4.31 k (4,311) with 2.23 k (2,231) males and 2.08 k (2,080) females.The sex ratio in Chilam is 933, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Chilam Village is 904 (904) which is 20.97% of Chilam Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Chilam Village is 1027 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Chilam village is listed as part of the Sherghati Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Gaya District in the state of BIHAR in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

4.31 k

Toatl Population

2.23 k

Male Population

2.08 k

Female Population

Chilam Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Chilam Village current estimated population is projected to be 5.31 k (5,310), indicating a 23.17% increased from Chilam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.74 k, and the estimated female population is 2.57 k.

Chilam Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Chilam Village estimated population is projected to be 5.39 k (5,385), projecting a 24.91% increased from Chilam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.78 k, and the estimated female population is 2.61 k.

Chilam Literacy Rate

Chilam Village has a literacy rate of 55% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Chilam Village is 64.09 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Chilam Village is 45.01 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Chilam

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 55 64.09 45.01
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 55 64.09 45.01

Chilam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Chilam Village is 2.12 k (2,115) with 1.11 k (1,110) males and 1.01 k (1,005) females, which is 49.06% of Chilam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 906 females for every 1000 males.

Chilam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

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

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Chilam

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 933
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 933

Chilam Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Chilam Village are 708 (708).

Chilam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Chilam Village, there are about 2.08 k (2,082) workers, making up nearly 48.3% of the Chilam Village total population. Out of these, around 1.18 k (1,176) are male workers, and about 906 (906) are female workers.

Chilam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 5.31 k (5,310) 23.17%
2025 5.39 k (5,385) 24.91% 1.74 %
2026 5.46 k (5,459) 26.61% 1.7 %
2027 5.53 k (5,531) 28.28% 1.67 %
2028 5.60 k (5,602) 29.94% 1.66 %
2029 5.67 k (5,674) 31.61% 1.67 %
2030 5.75 k (5,746) 33.28% 1.67 %
2031 5.81 k (5,812) 34.81% 1.53 %
2032 5.87 k (5,874) 36.24% 1.43 %
2033 5.94 k (5,936) 37.67% 1.43 %
2034 6.00 k (5,997) 39.1% 1.43 %
2035 6.06 k (6,059) 40.53% 1.43 %
2036 6.12 k (6,121) 41.97% 1.44 %

Projected estimates indicate that Chilam Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 6.12 k (6,121), with a male population of 3.14 k (3,140) and a female population of 2.98 k (2,982). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Chilam Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.

Chilam Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Bar 4,868
2 Udhan Bigha 532
3 Salaiya 706
4 Mansa Bigha 945
5 Jalsar 0
6 Jhawai Chak 394
7 Khairat 627
8 Bhus Bhusia 1,777
9 Lachhnaiti 1,415
10 Lakardewa 83

Chilam Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Chilam is 4.31 k (4,311).

The estimated population of Chilam in 2024 is approximately 5.31 k (5,310).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Chilam is 2.12 k (49.06%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Chilam is 55%, with male literacy at 64.09% and female literacy at 45.01%.

The sex ratio in Chilam is 933 females for every 1000 males.

Chilam population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.57% up to 2036.