Kalam Population in 2025
In 2025, Kalam Village current estimated population is projected to be 6.20 k (6,196), indicating a 9.38% increased from Kalam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.56 k, and the estimated female population is 2.63 k.
Kalam Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Kalam Village estimated population is projected to be 6.22 k (6,220), projecting a 9.81% increased from Kalam's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 3.58 k, and the estimated female population is 2.64 k.
Kalam Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Kalam Village has a population of 5.66 k (5,664) with 3.28 k (3,280) males and 2.38 k (2,384) females.The sex ratio in Kalam is 727, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kalam Village is 610 (610) which is 10.77% of Kalam Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kalam Village is 860 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Kalam village is listed as part of the Matigara Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Darjiling District in the state of WEST BENGAL in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Kalam Literacy Rate
Kalam Village has a literacy rate of 84.8% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kalam Village is 90.82 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kalam Village is 76.36 higher than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kalam
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 84.8 | 90.82 | 76.36 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 84.8 | 90.82 | 76.36 |
Kalam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kalam Village is 911 (911) with 479 (479) males and 432 (432) females, which is 16.08% of Kalam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 902 females for every 1000 males.
Kalam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kalam Village is 432 (432) with 224 (224) males and 208 (208) females, which is 7.63% of Kalam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 929 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kalam
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 727 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 727 |
Kalam Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Kalam Village are 1.24 k(1,237).
Kalam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kalam Village, there are about 2.33 k (2,328) workers, making up nearly 41.1% of the Kalam Village total population. Out of these, around 1.98 k (1,977) are male workers, and about 351 (351) are female workers.
Kalam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6.20 k (6,196) | 9.38% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 6.22 k (6,220) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 6.24 k (6,240) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 6.26 k (6,261) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 6.28 k (6,281) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 6.30 k (6,301) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 6.32 k (6,315) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 6.33 k (6,325) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 6.33 k (6,334) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 6.34 k (6,343) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 6.35 k (6,353) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 6.36 k (6,362) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kalam Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 6.36 k (6,362), with a male population of 3.64 k (3,635) and a female population of 2.72 k (2,716). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Kalam Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.27%.
Kalam Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nengtichhara | 3,182 |
| 2 | Kawakhari | 3,676 |
| 3 | Pelku | 3,112 |
| 4 | Thiknikata | 3,294 |
| 5 | Kauakhali | 6,615 |
| 6 | Patiram | 8,315 |
| 7 | Tomba | 9,632 |
| 8 | Matigarahat | 4,710 |
| 9 | Gaurcharan | 4,124 |
| 10 | Bara Gharia | 3,744 |