Palaj Population
As per the 2011 Census, Palaj Village has a population of 9.78 k (9,781) with 5.13 k (5,131) males and 4.65 k (4,650) females.The sex ratio in Palaj is 907, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Palaj Village is 1.25 k (1,254) which is 12.82% of Palaj Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Palaj Village is 850 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Palaj village is listed as part of the Petlad Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Anand District in the state of GUJARAT in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
Palaj Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Palaj Village current estimated population is projected to be 11.69 k (11,686), indicating a 19.48% increased from Palaj's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 6.18 k, and the estimated female population is 5.51 k.
Palaj Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Palaj Village estimated population is projected to be 11.82 k (11,824), projecting a 20.89% increased from Palaj's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 6.25 k, and the estimated female population is 5.57 k.
Palaj Literacy Rate
Palaj Village has a literacy rate of 85.02% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Palaj Village is 94.14 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Palaj Village is 75.06 higher than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Palaj
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 85.02 | 94.14 | 75.06 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 85.02 | 94.14 | 75.06 |
Palaj Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Palaj Village is 168 (168) with 88 (88) males and 80 (80) females, which is 1.72% of Palaj Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 910 females for every 1000 males.
Palaj Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Palaj Village is 7 (7) with 4 (4) males and 3 (3) females, which is 0.07% of Palaj Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 750 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Palaj
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 907 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 907 |
Palaj Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Palaj Village are 2.11 k(2,112).
Palaj Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Palaj Village, there are about 3.92 k (3,916) workers, making up nearly 40.04% of the Palaj Village total population. Out of these, around 3.08 k (3,080) are male workers, and about 836 (836) are female workers.
Palaj - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11.69 k (11,686) | 19.48% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 11.82 k (11,824) | 20.89% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 11.95 k (11,954) | 22.21% | 1.32 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 12.08 k (12,077) | 23.47% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 12.20 k (12,200) | 24.73% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 12.32 k (12,324) | 25.99% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 12.45 k (12,447) | 27.25% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 12.56 k (12,562) | 28.42% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 12.67 k (12,670) | 29.53% | 1.11 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 12.78 k (12,779) | 30.64% | 1.11 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 12.89 k (12,887) | 31.75% | 1.11 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 13.00 k (12,996) | 32.86% | 1.11 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 13.11 k (13,105) | 33.97% | 1.11 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Palaj Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 13.11 k (13,105), with a male population of 6.94 k (6,942) and a female population of 6.16 k (6,164). This reflects a total growth of 33.97% from Palaj Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.21%.
Palaj Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunav | 5,545 |
| 2 | Vishnoli | 3,735 |
| 3 | Ardi | 3,161 |
| 4 | Sihol | 6,051 |
| 5 | Vatav | 2,484 |
| 6 | Silvai | 2,075 |
| 7 | Amod | 3,718 |
| 8 | Jesarva | 1,903 |
| 9 | Isarama | 3,306 |
| 10 | Rangaipura | 4,650 |