Palakatu Population

As per the 2011 Census, Palakatu Village has a population of 2.35 k (2,345) with 1.20 k (1,196) males and 1.15 k (1,149) females.The sex ratio in Palakatu is 961, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Palakatu Village is 282 (282) which is 12.03% of Palakatu Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Palakatu Village is 880 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Palakatu village is listed as part of the Surada Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Ganjam District in the state of ODISHA in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

2.35 k

Toatl Population

1.20 k

Male Population

1.15 k

Female Population

More on This Page!
  1. Palakatu Population Census 2011
  2. Palakatu Population 2024
  3. Literacy Rate
  4. Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
  5. Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
  6. Sex Ratio
  7. Population Projections Up to 2036

Palakatu Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Palakatu Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.60 k (2,597), indicating a 10.73% increased from Palakatu's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.32 k, and the estimated female population is 1.28 k.

Palakatu Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Palakatu Village estimated population is projected to be 2.61 k (2,613), projecting a 11.42% increased from Palakatu's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.33 k, and the estimated female population is 1.29 k.

Palakatu Literacy Rate

Palakatu Village has a literacy rate of 67.57% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Palakatu Village is 76.1 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Palakatu Village is 58.8 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Palakatu

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 67.57 76.1 58.8
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 67.57 76.1 58.8

Palakatu Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Palakatu Village is 219 (219) with 97 (97) males and 122 (122) females, which is 9.34% of Palakatu Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1258 females for every 1000 males.

Palakatu Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Palakatu Village is 52 (52) with 26 (26) males and 26 (26) females, which is 2.22% of Palakatu Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1000 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Palakatu

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 961
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 961

Palakatu Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Palakatu Village are 472 (472).

Palakatu Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Palakatu Village, there are about 1.11 k (1,112) workers, making up nearly 47.42% of the Palakatu Village total population. Out of these, around 717 (717) are male workers, and about 395 (395) are female workers.

Palakatu - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.60 k (2,597) 10.73% ↑
2025 2.61 k (2,613) 11.42% 0.69 % ↑
2026 2.63 k (2,627) 12.01% 0.59 % ↑
2027 2.64 k (2,640) 12.54% 0.53 % ↑
2028 2.65 k (2,652) 13.07% 0.53 % ↑
2029 2.66 k (2,664) 13.59% 0.52 % ↑
2030 2.68 k (2,677) 14.12% 0.53 % ↑
2031 2.69 k (2,687) 14.55% 0.43 % ↑
2032 2.70 k (2,695) 14.91% 0.36 % ↑
2033 2.70 k (2,704) 15.28% 0.37 % ↑
2034 2.71 k (2,712) 15.64% 0.36 % ↑
2035 2.72 k (2,721) 16% 0.36 % ↑
2036 2.73 k (2,729) 16.37% 0.37 % ↑

Projected estimates indicate that Palakatu Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.73 k (2,729), with a male population of 1.38 k (1,379) and a female population of 1.35 k (1,350). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Palakatu Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.

Palakatu Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Jayasingi 838
2 Sorisabili 2,488
3 Haripur 459
4 Baduapalli 203
5 Gopalpursasan 1,166
6 Baishnabakotibadi 292
7 Bibhutia 440
8 Kadalijhola 254
9 Lathipada 4,370
10 Bhaliagochha 1,749

Palakatu Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Palakatu is 2.35 k (2,345).

The estimated population of Palakatu in 2024 is approximately 2.60 k (2,597).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Palakatu is 219 (9.34%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 52 (2.22%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Palakatu is 67.57%, with male literacy at 76.1% and female literacy at 58.8%.

The sex ratio in Palakatu is 961 females for every 1000 males.

Palakatu population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.47% up to 2036.