Palgam Population
As per the 2011 Census, Palgam Village has a population of 500 (500) with 250 (250) males and 250 (250) females.The sex ratio in Palgam is 1000, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Palgam Village is 77 (77) which is 15.4% of Palgam Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Palgam Village is 1139 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Palgam village is listed as part of the Chandil Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Saraikela-Kharsawan District in the state of JHARKHAND in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Palgam Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Palgam Village current estimated population is projected to be 605 (605), indicating a 20.82% increased from Palgam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 301 , and the estimated female population is 304 .
Palgam Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Palgam Village estimated population is projected to be 612 (612), projecting a 22.32% increased from Palgam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 305 , and the estimated female population is 308 .
Palgam Literacy Rate
Palgam Village has a literacy rate of 52.48% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Palgam Village is 67.29 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Palgam Village is 37.32 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Palgam
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 52.48 | 67.29 | 37.32 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 52.48 | 67.29 | 37.32 |
Palgam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Palgam Village is 32 (32) with 14 (14) males and 18 (18) females, which is 6.4% of Palgam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1286 females for every 1000 males.
Palgam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Palgam Village is 22 (22) with 12 (12) males and 10 (10) females, which is 4.4% of Palgam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 834 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Palgam
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1000 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1000 |
Palgam Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Palgam Village are 113 (113).
Palgam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Palgam Village, there are about 136 (136) workers, making up nearly 27.2% of the Palgam Village total population. Out of these, around 123 (123) are male workers, and about 13 (13) are female workers.
Palgam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 605 (605) | 20.82% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 612 (612) | 22.32% | 1.5 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 619 (619) | 23.73% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 626 (626) | 25.08% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 633 (633) | 26.43% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 639 (639) | 27.78% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 646 (646) | 29.13% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 652 (652) | 30.38% | 1.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 658 (658) | 31.55% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 664 (664) | 32.71% | 1.16 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 670 (670) | 33.88% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 676 (676) | 35.05% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 682 (682) | 36.22% | 1.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Palgam Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 682 (682), with a male population of 338 (338) and a female population of 344 (344). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Palgam Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.28%.
Palgam Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chutiakhal | 421 |
| 2 | Paharpur | 323 |
| 3 | Khuchidih | 1,342 |
| 4 | Bansa | 1,170 |
| 5 | Dhunaburu | 1,843 |
| 6 | Tirildih | 41 |
| 7 | Raidih | 1,032 |
| 8 | Juga | 613 |
| 9 | Ghat Dulmi | 573 |
| 10 | Tulgram | 966 |