Palakana Population
As per the 2011 Census, Palakana Village has a population of 1.47 k (1,468) with 720 (720) males and 748 (748) females.The sex ratio in Palakana is 1039, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Palakana Village is 168 (168) which is 11.44% of Palakana Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Palakana Village is 1211 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Palakana village is listed as part of the Nikirai Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Kendrapara District in the state of ODISHA in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Palakana Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Palakana Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.63 k (1,626), indicating a 10.73% increased from Palakana's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 794 , and the estimated female population is 833 .
Palakana Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Palakana Village estimated population is projected to be 1.64 k (1,636), projecting a 11.42% increased from Palakana's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 798 , and the estimated female population is 838 .
Palakana Literacy Rate
Palakana Village has a literacy rate of 71.15% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Palakana Village is 79.35 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Palakana Village is 63.11 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Palakana
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 71.15 | 79.35 | 63.11 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 71.15 | 79.35 | 63.11 |
Palakana Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Palakana Village is 927 (927) with 454 (454) males and 473 (473) females, which is 63.15% of Palakana Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1042 females for every 1000 males.
Palakana Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Palakana Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Palakana Village.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Palakana
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1039 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1039 |
Palakana Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Palakana Village are 331 (331).
Palakana Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Palakana Village, there are about 456 (456) workers, making up nearly 31.06% of the Palakana Village total population. Out of these, around 435 (435) are male workers, and about 21 (21) are female workers.
Palakana - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.63 k (1,626) | 10.73% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.64 k (1,636) | 11.42% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.65 k (1,645) | 12.01% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.65 k (1,653) | 12.54% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.66 k (1,660) | 13.07% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.67 k (1,668) | 13.59% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.68 k (1,676) | 14.12% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.68 k (1,682) | 14.55% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.69 k (1,687) | 14.91% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.69 k (1,693) | 15.28% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.70 k (1,698) | 15.64% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.70 k (1,703) | 16% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.71 k (1,709) | 16.37% | 0.37 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Palakana Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.71 k (1,709), with a male population of 830 (830) and a female population of 879 (879). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Palakana Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.
Palakana Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ghagara | 2,649 |
| 2 | Garajanga | 919 |
| 3 | Koltira | 217 |
| 4 | Mirzapur | 412 |
| 5 | Kora | 2,410 |
| 6 | Sribantapur | 123 |
| 7 | Khetrapal | 479 |
| 8 | Beruan | 93 |
| 9 | Tanar | 1,453 |
| 10 | Jayakrushnapur | 946 |