Salma Population
As per the 2011 Census, Salma Village has a population of 3.73 k (3,732) with 1.96 k (1,958) males and 1.77 k (1,774) females.The sex ratio in Salma is 907, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Salma Village is 521 (521) which is 13.96% of Salma Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Salma Village is 810 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Salma village is listed as part of the Saltora Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Bankura District in the state of WEST BENGAL in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Male Population
Female Population
Salma Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Salma Village current estimated population is projected to be 4.06 k (4,063), indicating a 8.86% increased from Salma's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.12 k, and the estimated female population is 1.94 k.
Salma Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Salma Village estimated population is projected to be 4.08 k (4,083), projecting a 9.38% increased from Salma's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.13 k, and the estimated female population is 1.96 k.
Salma Literacy Rate
Salma Village has a literacy rate of 53.38% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Salma Village is 64.97 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Salma Village is 40.82 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Salma
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 53.38 | 64.97 | 40.82 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 53.38 | 64.97 | 40.82 |
Salma Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Salma Village is 1.76 k (1,757) with 911 (911) males and 846 (846) females, which is 47.08% of Salma Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 929 females for every 1000 males.
Salma Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Salma Village is 339 (339) with 174 (174) males and 165 (165) females, which is 9.08% of Salma Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 949 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Salma
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 907 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 907 |
Salma Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Salma Village are 749 (749).
Salma Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Salma Village, there are about 1.47 k (1,465) workers, making up nearly 39.26% of the Salma Village total population. Out of these, around 968 (968) are male workers, and about 497 (497) are female workers.
Salma - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.06 k (4,063) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 4.08 k (4,083) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.10 k (4,098) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.11 k (4,112) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.13 k (4,125) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.14 k (4,139) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.15 k (4,152) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.16 k (4,161) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.17 k (4,167) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 4.17 k (4,174) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 4.18 k (4,180) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 4.19 k (4,186) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 4.19 k (4,192) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Salma Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.19 k (4,192), with a male population of 2.17 k (2,170) and a female population of 2.02 k (2,021). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Salma Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.
Salma Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jhupulia | 0 |
| 2 | Bakulia | 671 |
| 3 | Saheb Danga | 409 |
| 4 | Gopal Nagar | 0 |
| 5 | Shalchur | 468 |
| 6 | Dahuka | 1,174 |
| 7 | Kamalhir | 1,459 |
| 8 | Kastara | 1,461 |
| 9 | Rangamatia | 1,037 |
| 10 | Bhuban Bandi | 571 |