Palam Population
As per the 2011 Census, Palam Village has a population of 2.92 k (2,919) with 1.87 k (1,869) males and 1.05 k (1,050) females.The sex ratio in Palam is 562, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Palam Village is 397 (397) which is 13.6% of Palam Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Palam Village is 847 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Palam village is listed as part of the Rajauri Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Rajouri District in the state of JAMMU & KASHMIR in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
Palam Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Palam Village current estimated population is projected to be 3.26 k (3,255), indicating a 11.49% increased from Palam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.06 k, and the estimated female population is 1.19 k.
Palam Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Palam Village estimated population is projected to be 3.28 k (3,278), projecting a 12.28% increased from Palam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.08 k, and the estimated female population is 1.19 k.
Palam Literacy Rate
Palam Village has a literacy rate of 77.99% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Palam Village is 88.51 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Palam Village is 57.95 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Palam
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 77.99 | 88.51 | 57.95 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 77.99 | 88.51 | 57.95 |
Palam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Palam Village is 114 (114) with 67 (67) males and 47 (47) females, which is 3.91% of Palam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 702 females for every 1000 males.
Palam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Palam Village is 982 (982) with 533 (533) males and 449 (449) females, which is 33.64% of Palam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 843 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Palam
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 562 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 562 |
Palam Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Palam Village are 477 (477).
Palam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Palam Village, there are about 1.46 k (1,463) workers, making up nearly 50.12% of the Palam Village total population. Out of these, around 1.24 k (1,243) are male workers, and about 220 (220) are female workers.
Palam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.26 k (3,255) | 11.49% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.28 k (3,278) | 12.28% | 0.79 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.30 k (3,300) | 13.05% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.32 k (3,322) | 13.8% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.34 k (3,344) | 14.55% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.37 k (3,366) | 15.31% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.39 k (3,388) | 16.06% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.41 k (3,408) | 16.74% | 0.68 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.43 k (3,426) | 17.37% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.45 k (3,445) | 17.99% | 0.62 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.46 k (3,463) | 18.62% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.48 k (3,481) | 19.25% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.50 k (3,500) | 19.87% | 0.62 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Palam Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.50 k (3,500), with a male population of 2.20 k (2,195) and a female population of 1.29 k (1,288). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Palam Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.7%.
Palam Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kot Dhra | 2,717 |
| 2 | San Kari | 1,457 |
| 3 | Saun Kot | 677 |
| 4 | Chariahn | 1,061 |
| 5 | Farwahale | 892 |
| 6 | Nagrota | 4,269 |
| 7 | Kapa Kah | 367 |
| 8 | Thodhi | 1,192 |
| 9 | Salani (Un-inhabited) | 0 |
| 10 | Dasal Serian | 374 |