Palamu Population
As per the 2011 Census, Palamu Village has a population of 5.38 k (5,379) with 2.76 k (2,760) males and 2.62 k (2,619) females.The sex ratio in Palamu is 949, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Palamu Village is 931 (931) which is 17.31% of Palamu Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Palamu Village is 1024 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Palamu village is listed as part of the Nawadih Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Bokaro District in the state of JHARKHAND in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
Palamu Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Palamu Village current estimated population is projected to be 6.50 k (6,500), indicating a 20.82% increased from Palamu's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.32 k, and the estimated female population is 3.18 k.
Palamu Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Palamu Village estimated population is projected to be 6.58 k (6,580), projecting a 22.32% increased from Palamu's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.36 k, and the estimated female population is 3.22 k.
Palamu Literacy Rate
Palamu Village has a literacy rate of 52.14% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Palamu Village is 63.7 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Palamu Village is 39.76 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Palamu
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 52.14 | 63.7 | 39.76 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 52.14 | 63.7 | 39.76 |
Palamu Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Palamu Village is 895 (895) with 449 (449) males and 446 (446) females, which is 16.64% of Palamu Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 994 females for every 1000 males.
Palamu Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Palamu Village is 1.17 k (1,167) with 596 (596) males and 571 (571) females, which is 21.7% of Palamu Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 959 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Palamu
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 949 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 949 |
Palamu Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Palamu Village are 981 (981).
Palamu Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Palamu Village, there are about 1.57 k (1,566) workers, making up nearly 29.11% of the Palamu Village total population. Out of these, around 1.18 k (1,178) are male workers, and about 388 (388) are female workers.
Palamu - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6.50 k (6,500) | 20.82% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 6.58 k (6,580) | 22.32% | 1.5 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 6.66 k (6,656) | 23.73% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 6.73 k (6,728) | 25.08% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 6.80 k (6,801) | 26.43% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 6.87 k (6,874) | 27.78% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 6.95 k (6,947) | 29.13% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 7.01 k (7,013) | 30.38% | 1.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 7.08 k (7,076) | 31.55% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 7.14 k (7,139) | 32.71% | 1.16 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 7.20 k (7,202) | 33.88% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 7.27 k (7,265) | 35.05% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 7.33 k (7,328) | 36.22% | 1.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Palamu Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 7.33 k (7,328), with a male population of 3.73 k (3,725) and a female population of 3.60 k (3,603). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Palamu Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.28%.
Palamu Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kachho | 2,040 |
| 2 | Kanjkiro | 5,886 |
| 3 | Pilpilo | 441 |
| 4 | Barki Kuri | 1,192 |
| 5 | Chhotki-Kuri | 760 |
| 6 | Bhandar Kudar | 455 |
| 7 | Juramana | 912 |
| 8 | Pipradih | 1,933 |
| 9 | Narainpur | 3,653 |
| 10 | Harladih | 1,714 |