Palem Population

As per the 2011 Census, Palem Village has a population of 825 (825) with 382 (382) males and 443 (443) females.The sex ratio in Palem is 1160, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Palem Village is 140 (140) which is 16.97% of Palem Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Palem Village is 1188 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Palem village is listed as part of the Chhindgarh Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Dakshin Bastar Dantewada District in the state of CHHATTISGARH in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

825

Toatl Population

382

Male Population

443

Female Population

Palem Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Palem Village current estimated population is projected to be 984 (984), indicating a 19.17% increased from Palem's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 455 , and the estimated female population is 529 .

Palem Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Palem Village estimated population is projected to be 995 (995), projecting a 20.5% increased from Palem's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 460 , and the estimated female population is 535 .

Palem Literacy Rate

Palem Village has a literacy rate of 43.5% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Palem Village is 57.55 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Palem Village is 31.34 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Palem

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 43.5 57.55 31.34
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 43.5 57.55 31.34

Palem Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes Population in Palem Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Castes in Palem Village.

Palem Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Palem Village is 793 (793) with 368 (368) males and 425 (425) females, which is 96.12% of Palem Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1155 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Palem

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1160
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1160

Palem Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Palem Village are 185 (185).

Palem Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Palem Village, there are about 504 (504) workers, making up nearly 61.09% of the Palem Village total population. Out of these, around 235 (235) are male workers, and about 269 (269) are female workers.

Palem - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 984 (984) 19.17%
2025 995 (995) 20.5% 1.33 %
2026 1.01 k (1,005) 21.74% 1.24 %
2027 1.01 k (1,014) 22.91% 1.17 %
2028 1.02 k (1,024) 24.08% 1.17 %
2029 1.03 k (1,034) 25.25% 1.17 %
2030 1.04 k (1,043) 26.42% 1.17 %
2031 1.05 k (1,053) 27.52% 1.1 %
2032 1.06 k (1,061) 28.58% 1.06 %
2033 1.07 k (1,070) 29.64% 1.06 %
2034 1.08 k (1,079) 30.69% 1.05 %
2035 1.09 k (1,087) 31.75% 1.06 %
2036 1.10 k (1,096) 32.81% 1.06 %

Projected estimates indicate that Palem Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.10 k (1,096), with a male population of 507 (507) and a female population of 590 (590). This reflects a total growth of 32.81% from Palem Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.

Palem Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Mundum 274
2 Mahima 185
3 Keratong 470
4 Mutheli 252
5 Rasawaya 292
6 Sadrapal 584
7 Kawarakopa 1,059
8 Sagunghat 818
9 Tongpal 3,481
10 Hamirgarh 1,434

Palem Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Palem is 825 (825).

The estimated population of Palem in 2024 is approximately 984 (984).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Palem is 0, and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 793 (96.12%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Palem is 43.5%, with male literacy at 57.55% and female literacy at 31.34%.

The sex ratio in Palem is 1160 females for every 1000 males.

Palem population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.14% up to 2036.