Petajam Population

As per the 2011 Census, Petajam Village has a population of 110 (110) with 56 (56) males and 54 (54) females.The sex ratio in Petajam is 965, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Petajam Village is 18 (18) which is 16.36% of Petajam Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Petajam Village is 500 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Petajam village is listed as part of the Jarmundi Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Dumka District in the state of JHARKHAND in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

110

Toatl Population

56

Male Population

54

Female Population

Petajam Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Petajam Village current estimated population is projected to be 133 (133), indicating a 20.82% increased from Petajam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 68 , and the estimated female population is 66 .

Petajam Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Petajam Village estimated population is projected to be 135 (135), projecting a 22.32% increased from Petajam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 69 , and the estimated female population is 67 .

Petajam Literacy Rate

Petajam Village has a literacy rate of 81.52% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Petajam Village is 88.64 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Petajam Village is 75 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Petajam

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 81.52 88.64 75
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 81.52 88.64 75

Petajam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

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

Petajam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Petajam Village is 110 (110) with 56 (56) males and 54 (54) females, which is 100% of Petajam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 965 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Petajam

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 965
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 965

Petajam Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Petajam Village are 20 (20).

Petajam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Petajam Village, there are about 51 (51) workers, making up nearly 46.36% of the Petajam Village total population. Out of these, around 23 (23) are male workers, and about 28 (28) are female workers.

Petajam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 133 (133) 20.82%
2025 135 (135) 22.32% 1.5 %
2026 137 (137) 23.73% 1.41 %
2027 138 (138) 25.08% 1.35 %
2028 140 (140) 26.43% 1.35 %
2029 141 (141) 27.78% 1.35 %
2030 143 (143) 29.13% 1.35 %
2031 144 (144) 30.38% 1.25 %
2032 145 (145) 31.55% 1.17 %
2033 146 (146) 32.71% 1.16 %
2034 148 (148) 33.88% 1.17 %
2035 149 (149) 35.05% 1.17 %
2036 150 (150) 36.22% 1.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Petajam Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 150 (150), with a male population of 76 (76) and a female population of 75 (75). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Petajam Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.28%.

Petajam Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Kusbad 688
2 Kateli 477
3 Mandaldih 511
4 Jaruadih 447
5 Sirampur 379
6 Bhangidih 14
7 Sathiari 275
8 Sarkanda 176
9 Domohani 0
10 Machkol 253

Petajam Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Petajam is 110 (110).

The estimated population of Petajam in 2024 is approximately 133 (133).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Petajam is 0, and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 110 (100%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Petajam is 81.52%, with male literacy at 88.64% and female literacy at 75%.

The sex ratio in Petajam is 965 females for every 1000 males.

Petajam population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.28% up to 2036.