Palama Population

As per the 2011 Census, Palama Village has a population of 1.08 k (1,084) with 599 (599) males and 485 (485) females.The sex ratio in Palama is 810, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Palama Village is 225 (225) which is 20.76% of Palama Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Palama Village is 940 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Palama village is listed as part of the Kalyanasingpur Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Rayagada District in the state of ODISHA in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

1.08 k

Toatl Population

599

Male Population

485

Female Population

Palama Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Palama Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.20 k (1,201), indicating a 10.73% increased from Palama's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 661 , and the estimated female population is 540 .

Palama Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Palama Village estimated population is projected to be 1.21 k (1,208), projecting a 11.42% increased from Palama's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 664 , and the estimated female population is 544 .

Palama Literacy Rate

Palama Village has a literacy rate of 50.52% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Palama Village is 65.22 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Palama Village is 31.65 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Palama

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 50.52 65.22 31.65
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 50.52 65.22 31.65

Palama Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Palama Village is 51 (51) with 16 (16) males and 35 (35) females, which is 4.7% of Palama Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 2188 females for every 1000 males.

Palama Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Palama Village is 562 (562) with 356 (356) males and 206 (206) females, which is 51.85% of Palama Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 579 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Palama

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 810
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 810

Palama Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Palama Village are 196 (196).

Palama Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Palama Village, there are about 333 (333) workers, making up nearly 30.72% of the Palama Village total population. Out of these, around 174 (174) are male workers, and about 159 (159) are female workers.

Palama - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.20 k (1,201) 10.73%
2025 1.21 k (1,208) 11.42% 0.69 %
2026 1.22 k (1,215) 12.01% 0.59 %
2027 1.22 k (1,220) 12.54% 0.53 %
2028 1.23 k (1,226) 13.07% 0.53 %
2029 1.23 k (1,232) 13.59% 0.52 %
2030 1.24 k (1,238) 14.12% 0.53 %
2031 1.24 k (1,242) 14.55% 0.43 %
2032 1.25 k (1,246) 14.91% 0.36 %
2033 1.25 k (1,250) 15.28% 0.37 %
2034 1.25 k (1,254) 15.64% 0.36 %
2035 1.26 k (1,258) 16% 0.36 %
2036 1.26 k (1,262) 16.37% 0.37 %

Projected estimates indicate that Palama Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.26 k (1,262), with a male population of 691 (691) and a female population of 570 (570). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Palama Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.

Palama Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Araganda 47
2 Mandipadar 452
3 Gamiguda 117
4 Renjabadi 204
5 Chaluniguda 232
6 Mandiabhata 196
7 Gobiri 0
8 Papikona 375
9 Kirikinda 113
10 Kandabaligam 195

Palama Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Palama is 1.08 k (1,084).

The estimated population of Palama in 2024 is approximately 1.20 k (1,201).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Palama is 51 (4.7%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 562 (51.85%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Palama is 50.52%, with male literacy at 65.22% and female literacy at 31.65%.

The sex ratio in Palama is 810 females for every 1000 males.

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