Palkot Population
As per the 2011 Census, Palkot Tehsil has a population of 80.86 k (80,859) with 40.22 k (40,215) males and 40.64 k (40,644) females.The sex ratio in Palkot is 1011, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Palkot Tehsil is 13.35 k (13,347) which is 16.51% of Palkot Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Palkot Tehsil is 960 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Palkot Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Gumla District in the state of JHARKHAND in India.
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Palkot Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Palkot Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 97.70 k (97,696), indicating a 20.82% increased from Palkot's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 48.42 k, and the estimated female population is 49.29 k.
Palkot Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Palkot Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 98.90 k (98,904), projecting a 22.32% increased from Palkot's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 49.00 k, and the estimated female population is 49.92 k.
Palkot Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Palkot Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 41.64 k (41,635), accounting for 51.49% of the Palkot Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 20.85 k (20,854), and the Hindu female population is around 20.78 k (20,781).
Palkot Other religions and persuasions Population
Other religions and persuasions is the second most popular religion in Palkot Tehsil, with a total Other religions and persuasions population of 23.17 k (23,167), accounting for 28.65% of the Palkot Tehsil population. Out of this, the Other religions and persuasions male population stands at approximately 11.46 k (11,462), and the Other religions and persuasions female population is around 11.71 k (11,705).
Palkot Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 41,635 | 51.49% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 23,167 | 28.65% |
| Christian | 15,333 | 18.96% |
| Muslim | 587 | 0.73% |
| Religion not stated | 119 | 0.15% |
| Buddhist | 13 | 0.02% |
| Sikh | 5 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 0 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationPalkot Urban Population
The Urban population of Palkot Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Palkot total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Palkot Rural Population
The Rural population of Palkot Tehsil is 80.86 k (80,859), with 40.22 k (40,215) being males and 40.64 k (40,644) being females, making up 100% of the Palkot total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1011 females for every 1000 males.
Palkot Literacy Rate
Palkot Tehsil has a literacy rate of 61.55% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Palkot Tehsil is 72.17 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Palkot Tehsil is 51.16 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Palkot Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Palkot Tehsil, it is around 61.55%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Palkot
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 61.55 | 72.17 | 51.16 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 61.55 | 72.17 | 51.16 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Palkot
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 61.47 | 73.31 | 49.74 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 53.97 | 64.84 | 43.41 |
| Christian | 72.59 | 79.74 | 65.74 |
| Muslim | 68.53 | 76.81 | 60 |
Palkot Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Palkot Tehsil is 6.53 k (6,533) with 3.31 k (3,312) males and 3.22 k (3,221) females, which is 8.08% of Palkot Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 973 females for every 1000 males.
Palkot Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Palkot Tehsil is 48.61 k (48,608) with 24.04 k (24,038) males and 24.57 k (24,570) females, which is 60.11% of Palkot Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1023 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Palkot
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1011 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1011 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Palkot
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 997 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1022 |
| Christian | 1034 |
| Muslim | 970 |
Palkot Area & Households
The Total Area of Palkot Tehsil is 579.15 Square KM, with a population density of 140 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Palkot Tehsil are 73.The Total Number of households in Palkot Tehsil are 16.50 k(16,495).
Palkot Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Palkot Tehsil, there are about 46.89 k (46,888) workers, making up nearly 57.99% of the Palkot Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 23.88 k (23,884) are male workers, and about 23.00 k (23,004) are female workers.
Palkot - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 97.70 k (97,696) | 20.82% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 98.90 k (98,904) | 22.32% | 1.5 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.00 Lac (1,00,045) | 23.73% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.01 Lac (1,01,137) | 25.08% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.02 Lac (1,02,230) | 26.43% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.03 Lac (1,03,324) | 27.78% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.04 Lac (1,04,416) | 29.13% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.05 Lac (1,05,421) | 30.38% | 1.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.06 Lac (1,06,368) | 31.55% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.07 Lac (1,07,312) | 32.71% | 1.16 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.08 Lac (1,08,256) | 33.88% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.09 Lac (1,09,200) | 35.05% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.10 Lac (1,10,144) | 36.22% | 1.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Palkot Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.10 Lac (1,10,144), with a male population of 54.27 k (54,267) and a female population of 55.91 k (55,911). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Palkot Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.28%.