Palum Population

As per the 2011 Census, Palum Village has a population of 204 (204) with 102 (102) males and 102 (102) females.The sex ratio in Palum is 1000, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Palum Village is 22 (22) which is 10.78% of Palum Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Palum Village is 1200 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Palum village is listed as part of the Namchi Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the South District District in the state of SIKKIM in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

204

Toatl Population

102

Male Population

102

Female Population

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

Palum Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Palum Village current estimated population is projected to be 233 (233), indicating a 13.84% increased from Palum's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 116 , and the estimated female population is 117 .

Palum Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Palum Village estimated population is projected to be 235 (235), projecting a 14.82% increased from Palum's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 117 , and the estimated female population is 118 .

Palum Literacy Rate

Palum Village has a literacy rate of 69.23% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Palum Village is 66.3 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Palum Village is 72.22 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Palum

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 69.23 66.3 72.22
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 69.23 66.3 72.22

Palum Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Palum Village is 19 (19) with 8 (8) males and 11 (11) females, which is 9.31% of Palum Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1375 females for every 1000 males.

Palum Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Palum Village is 3 (3) with 1 (1) males and 2 (2) females, which is 1.47% of Palum Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 2000 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Palum

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1000
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1000

Palum Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Palum Village are 40 (40).

Palum Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Palum Village, there are about 119 (119) workers, making up nearly 58.33% of the Palum Village total population. Out of these, around 65 (65) are male workers, and about 54 (54) are female workers.

Palum - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 233 (233) 13.84% ↑
2025 235 (235) 14.82% 0.98 % ↑
2026 237 (237) 15.8% 0.98 % ↑
2027 238 (238) 16.61% 0.81 % ↑
2028 240 (240) 17.59% 0.98 % ↑
2029 242 (242) 18.57% 0.98 % ↑
2030 244 (244) 19.38% 0.81 % ↑
2031 246 (246) 20.2% 0.82 % ↑
2032 247 (247) 21.01% 0.81 % ↑
2033 249 (249) 21.66% 0.65 % ↑
2034 250 (250) 22.48% 0.82 % ↑
2035 252 (252) 23.13% 0.65 % ↑
2036 253 (253) 23.94% 0.81 % ↑

Projected estimates indicate that Palum Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 253 (253), with a male population of 126 (126) and a female population of 128 (128). This reflects a total growth of 23.94% from Palum Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.84%.

Palum Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Kitam 1,036
2 Kartickey 876
3 Sumbuk 1,069
4 Suntaley (Sumbuk) 410
5 Rong 589
6 Singtam 265
7 Bul 265
8 Bomtar 944
9 Singhithang 338
10 Saleumbong 606

Palum Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Palum is 204 (204).

The estimated population of Palum in 2024 is approximately 233 (233).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Palum is 19 (9.31%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 3 (1.47%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Palum is 69.23%, with male literacy at 66.3% and female literacy at 72.22%.

The sex ratio in Palum is 1000 females for every 1000 males.

Palum population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.84% up to 2036.