Paraj Population
As per the 2011 Census, Paraj Village has a population of 5.56 k (5,560) with 2.85 k (2,852) males and 2.71 k (2,708) females.The sex ratio in Paraj is 950, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Paraj Village is 608 (608) which is 10.94% of Paraj Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Paraj Village is 849 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Paraj village is listed as part of the Galsi - I Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Barddhaman District in the state of WEST BENGAL in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
Paraj Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Paraj Village current estimated population is projected to be 6.05 k (6,053), indicating a 8.86% increased from Paraj's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.09 k, and the estimated female population is 2.97 k.
Paraj Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Paraj Village estimated population is projected to be 6.08 k (6,082), projecting a 9.38% increased from Paraj's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.10 k, and the estimated female population is 2.98 k.
Paraj Literacy Rate
Paraj Village has a literacy rate of 77.5% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Paraj Village is 82.48 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Paraj Village is 72.33 higher than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Paraj
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 77.5 | 82.48 | 72.33 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 77.5 | 82.48 | 72.33 |
Paraj Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Paraj Village is 1.97 k (1,972) with 1.01 k (1,010) males and 962 (962) females, which is 35.47% of Paraj Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 953 females for every 1000 males.
Paraj Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Paraj Village is 191 (191) with 88 (88) males and 103 (103) females, which is 3.44% of Paraj Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1171 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Paraj
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 950 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 950 |
Paraj Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Paraj Village are 1.29 k(1,293).
Paraj Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Paraj Village, there are about 2.35 k (2,347) workers, making up nearly 42.21% of the Paraj Village total population. Out of these, around 1.72 k (1,720) are male workers, and about 627 (627) are female workers.
Paraj - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6.05 k (6,053) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 6.08 k (6,082) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 6.11 k (6,106) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 6.13 k (6,126) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 6.15 k (6,146) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 6.17 k (6,166) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 6.19 k (6,185) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 6.20 k (6,199) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 6.21 k (6,208) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 6.22 k (6,218) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 6.23 k (6,227) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 6.24 k (6,236) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 6.25 k (6,245) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Paraj Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 6.25 k (6,245), with a male population of 3.16 k (3,161) and a female population of 3.09 k (3,085). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Paraj Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.
Paraj Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nurkona | 1,084 |
| 2 | Simnari | 3,663 |
| 3 | Rakona | 960 |
| 4 | Jharul | 2,536 |
| 5 | Jot Kolkol | 29 |
| 6 | Sihigram | 792 |
| 7 | Bhimsara | 535 |
| 8 | Ranadi | 613 |
| 9 | Bolpur | 795 |
| 10 | Korakdal | 886 |