Palam Population

As per the 2011 Census, Palam Village has a population of 2.42 k (2,415) with 1.24 k (1,236) males and 1.18 k (1,179) females.The sex ratio in Palam is 954, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Palam Village is 378 (378) which is 15.65% of Palam Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Palam Village is 929 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Palam village is listed as part of the Kesinga Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Kalahandi District in the state of ODISHA in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

2.42 k

Toatl Population

1.24 k

Male Population

1.18 k

Female Population

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

Palam Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Palam Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.68 k (2,675), indicating a 10.73% increased from Palam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.36 k, and the estimated female population is 1.31 k.

Palam Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Palam Village estimated population is projected to be 2.69 k (2,691), projecting a 11.42% increased from Palam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.37 k, and the estimated female population is 1.32 k.

Palam Literacy Rate

Palam Village has a literacy rate of 64.6% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Palam Village is 76.25 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Palam Village is 52.46 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Palam

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 64.6 76.25 52.46
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 64.6 76.25 52.46

Palam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Palam Village is 239 (239) with 125 (125) males and 114 (114) females, which is 9.9% of Palam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 912 females for every 1000 males.

Palam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Palam Village is 664 (664) with 332 (332) males and 332 (332) females, which is 27.49% of Palam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1000 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Palam

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 954
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 954

Palam Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Palam Village are 667 (667).

Palam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Palam Village, there are about 1.17 k (1,166) workers, making up nearly 48.28% of the Palam Village total population. Out of these, around 682 (682) are male workers, and about 484 (484) are female workers.

Palam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.68 k (2,675) 10.73% ↑
2025 2.69 k (2,691) 11.42% 0.69 % ↑
2026 2.71 k (2,706) 12.01% 0.59 % ↑
2027 2.72 k (2,718) 12.54% 0.53 % ↑
2028 2.73 k (2,731) 13.07% 0.53 % ↑
2029 2.74 k (2,744) 13.59% 0.52 % ↑
2030 2.76 k (2,757) 14.12% 0.53 % ↑
2031 2.77 k (2,767) 14.55% 0.43 % ↑
2032 2.78 k (2,776) 14.91% 0.36 % ↑
2033 2.78 k (2,784) 15.28% 0.37 % ↑
2034 2.79 k (2,793) 15.64% 0.36 % ↑
2035 2.80 k (2,802) 16% 0.36 % ↑
2036 2.81 k (2,811) 16.37% 0.37 % ↑

Projected estimates indicate that Palam Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.81 k (2,811), with a male population of 1.43 k (1,425) and a female population of 1.39 k (1,386). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Palam Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.

Palam Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Siletpada 288
2 Kulihari Gumpha 334
3 Hatikhoj 1,711
4 Kendubahali 361
5 Khairamal 681
6 Salebhata 435
7 Thapen 355
8 Babejore 393
9 Bandhapada 768
10 Khajurpada 388

Palam Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Palam is 2.42 k (2,415).

The estimated population of Palam in 2024 is approximately 2.68 k (2,675).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Palam is 239 (9.9%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 664 (27.49%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Palam is 64.6%, with male literacy at 76.25% and female literacy at 52.46%.

The sex ratio in Palam is 954 females for every 1000 males.

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