Palai Population in 2025
In 2025, Palai Village current estimated population is projected to be 237 (237), indicating a 12.28% increased from Palai's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 134 , and the estimated female population is 104 .
Palai Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Palai Village estimated population is projected to be 239 (239), projecting a 13.05% increased from Palai's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 135 , and the estimated female population is 105 .
Palai Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Palai Village has a population of 211 (211) with 120 (120) males and 91 (91) females.The sex ratio in Palai is 759, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Palai Village is 38 (38) which is 18.01% of Palai Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Palai Village is 584 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Palai village is listed as part of the Samba Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Samba District in the state of JAMMU & KASHMIR in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Palai Literacy Rate
Palai Village has a literacy rate of 72.25% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Palai Village is 81.25 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Palai Village is 61.04 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Palai
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 72.25 | 81.25 | 61.04 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 72.25 | 81.25 | 61.04 |
Palai Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Palai Village is 83 (83) with 47 (47) males and 36 (36) females, which is 39.34% of Palai Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 766 females for every 1000 males.
Palai Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Palai Village is 118 (118) with 67 (67) males and 51 (51) females, which is 55.92% of Palai Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 762 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Palai
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 759 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 759 |
Palai Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Palai Village are 50 (50).
Palai Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Palai Village, there are about 56 (56) workers, making up nearly 26.54% of the Palai Village total population. Out of these, around 55 (55) are male workers, and about 1 (1) are female workers.
Palai - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 237 (237) | 12.28% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 239 (239) | 13.05% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 241 (241) | 13.8% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 242 (242) | 14.55% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 244 (244) | 15.31% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 245 (245) | 16.06% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 247 (247) | 16.74% | 0.68 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 248 (248) | 17.37% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 249 (249) | 17.99% | 0.62 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 251 (251) | 18.62% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 252 (252) | 19.25% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 253 (253) | 19.87% | 0.62 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Palai Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 253 (253), with a male population of 141 (141) and a female population of 112 (112). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Palai Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.69%.
Palai Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nihari | 424 |
| 2 | Panthi | 1,528 |
| 3 | Amli | 296 |
| 4 | Dhalout | 68 |
| 5 | Nantar | 454 |
| 6 | Chanori | 268 |
| 7 | Dabeka | 319 |
| 8 | Katli | 5,889 |
| 9 | Mandi Paswalian | 2,391 |
| 10 | Mandi Garh | 708 |