Punjam Population

As per the 2011 Census, Punjam Village has a population of 469 (469) with 215 (215) males and 254 (254) females.The sex ratio in Punjam is 1182, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Punjam Village is 110 (110) which is 23.45% of Punjam Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Punjam Village is 1116 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

469

Toatl Population

215

Male Population

254

Female Population

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

Punjam Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Punjam Village current estimated population is projected to be 520 (520), indicating a 10.73% increased from Punjam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 237 , and the estimated female population is 283 .

Punjam Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Punjam Village estimated population is projected to be 523 (523), projecting a 11.42% increased from Punjam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 239 , and the estimated female population is 285 .

Punjam Literacy Rate

Punjam Village has a literacy rate of 28.13% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Punjam Village is 42.94 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Punjam Village is 15.82 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Punjam

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 28.13 42.94 15.82
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 28.13 42.94 15.82

Punjam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Punjam Village is 93 (93) with 40 (40) males and 53 (53) females, which is 19.83% of Punjam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1325 females for every 1000 males.

Punjam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Punjam Village is 376 (376) with 175 (175) males and 201 (201) females, which is 80.17% of Punjam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1149 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Punjam

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1182
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1182

Punjam Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Punjam Village are 119 (119).

Punjam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Punjam Village, there are about 284 (284) workers, making up nearly 60.55% of the Punjam Village total population. Out of these, around 126 (126) are male workers, and about 158 (158) are female workers.

Punjam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 520 (520) 10.73% ↑
2025 523 (523) 11.42% 0.69 % ↑
2026 526 (526) 12.01% 0.59 % ↑
2027 528 (528) 12.54% 0.53 % ↑
2028 531 (531) 13.07% 0.53 % ↑
2029 533 (533) 13.59% 0.52 % ↑
2030 536 (536) 14.12% 0.53 % ↑
2031 538 (538) 14.55% 0.43 % ↑
2032 539 (539) 14.91% 0.36 % ↑
2033 541 (541) 15.28% 0.37 % ↑
2034 543 (543) 15.64% 0.36 % ↑
2035 545 (545) 16% 0.36 % ↑
2036 546 (546) 16.37% 0.37 % ↑

Projected estimates indicate that Punjam Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 546 (546), with a male population of 248 (248) and a female population of 299 (299). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Punjam Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.

Punjam Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Phuker 391
2 Saralanji 155
3 Kankotara 17
4 Ghumer 31
5 Paiktuaguda 132
6 Jiragan 242
7 Taipadar 85
8 Salpadar 35
9 Talbara 0
10 Turisemel 127

Punjam Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Punjam is 469 (469).

The estimated population of Punjam in 2024 is approximately 520 (520).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Punjam is 93 (19.83%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 376 (80.17%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Punjam is 28.13%, with male literacy at 42.94% and female literacy at 15.82%.

The sex ratio in Punjam is 1182 females for every 1000 males.

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