Palera Population
As per the 2011 Census, Palera Tehsil has a population of 2.14 Lac (2,13,540) with 1.12 Lac (1,11,981) males and 1.02 Lac (1,01,559) females.The sex ratio in Palera is 907, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Palera Tehsil is 34.73 k (34,732) which is 16.26% of Palera Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Palera Tehsil is 885 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Palera Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Tikamgarh District in the state of MADHYA PRADESH in India.
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Palera Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Palera Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.57 Lac (2,56,814), indicating a 20.27% increased from Palera's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.34 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.23 Lac.
Palera Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Palera Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.60 Lac (2,59,816), projecting a 21.67% increased from Palera's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.35 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.24 Lac.
Palera Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Palera Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.07 Lac (2,07,437), accounting for 97.14% of the Palera Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.09 Lac (1,08,842), and the Hindu female population is around 98.60 k (98,595).
Palera Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Palera Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 5.67 k (5,665), accounting for 2.65% of the Palera Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.92 k (2,918), and the Muslim female population is around 2.75 k (2,747).
Palera Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,07,437 | 97.14% |
| Muslim | 5,665 | 2.65% |
| Jain | 220 | 0.1% |
| Religion not stated | 123 | 0.06% |
| Christian | 60 | 0.03% |
| Sikh | 22 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 9 | 0% |
| Buddhist | 4 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationPalera Urban Population
The Urban population of Palera Tehsil is 17.49 k (17,493), with 9.09 k (9,093) being males and 8.40 k (8,400) being females, making up 8.19% of the Palera total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 924 females for every 1000 males.
Palera Rural Population
The Rural population of Palera Tehsil is 1.96 Lac (1,96,047), with 1.03 Lac (1,02,888) being males and 93.16 k (93,159) being females, making up 91.81% of the Palera total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 906 females for every 1000 males.
Palera Literacy Rate
Palera Tehsil has a literacy rate of 61.06% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Palera Tehsil is 72.47 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Palera Tehsil is 48.54 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Palera Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 68.93%, while in the rural regions of Palera Tehsil, it is around 60.35%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Palera
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 61.06 | 72.47 | 48.54 |
| Urban Area | 68.93 | 77.22 | 59.96 |
| Rural Area | 60.35 | 72.04 | 47.5 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Palera
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 60.7 | 72.13 | 48.14 |
| Muslim | 72.87 | 83.77 | 61.47 |
| Jain | 89.34 | 96 | 82.47 |
| Religion not stated | 69.23 | 86.36 | 53.19 |
Palera Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Palera Tehsil is 64.63 k (64,631) with 33.86 k (33,864) males and 30.77 k (30,767) females, which is 30.27% of Palera Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 909 females for every 1000 males.
Palera Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Palera Tehsil is 10.06 k (10,059) with 5.17 k (5,172) males and 4.89 k (4,887) females, which is 4.71% of Palera Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 945 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Palera
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 907 |
| Urban Area | 924 |
| Rural Area | 906 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Palera
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 906 |
| Muslim | 942 |
| Jain | 1019 |
| Religion not stated | 953 |
Palera Area & Households
The Total Area of Palera Tehsil is 825.78 Square KM, with a population density of 259 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Palera Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Palera Tehsil are 150.The Total Number of households in Palera Tehsil are 41.62 k(41,616).
Palera Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Palera Tehsil, there are about 97.72 k (97,721) workers, making up nearly 45.76% of the Palera Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 58.12 k (58,119) are male workers, and about 39.60 k (39,602) are female workers.
Palera - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.57 Lac (2,56,814) | 20.27% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.60 Lac (2,59,816) | 21.67% | 1.4 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.63 Lac (2,62,556) | 22.95% | 1.28 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.65 Lac (2,65,109) | 24.15% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.68 Lac (2,67,662) | 25.34% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.70 Lac (2,70,215) | 26.54% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.73 Lac (2,72,766) | 27.73% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.75 Lac (2,75,103) | 28.83% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.77 Lac (2,77,287) | 29.85% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.79 Lac (2,79,467) | 30.87% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.82 Lac (2,81,651) | 31.9% | 1.03 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.84 Lac (2,83,832) | 32.92% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.86 Lac (2,86,015) | 33.94% | 1.02 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Palera Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.86 Lac (2,86,015), with a male population of 1.48 Lac (1,48,262) and a female population of 1.38 Lac (1,37,706). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Palera Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.