Palgachhi Population

As per the 2011 Census, Palgachhi Village has a population of 8.30 k (8,303) with 4.20 k (4,203) males and 4.10 k (4,100) females.The sex ratio in Palgachhi is 976, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Palgachhi Village is 1.39 k (1,386) which is 16.69% of Palgachhi Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Palgachhi Village is 1021 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Palgachhi village is listed as part of the Kaliachak - III Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Maldah District in the state of WEST BENGAL in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

8.30 k

Toatl Population

4.20 k

Male Population

4.10 k

Female Population

Palgachhi Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Palgachhi Village current estimated population is projected to be 9.04 k (9,039), indicating a 8.86% increased from Palgachhi's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 4.55 k, and the estimated female population is 4.49 k.

Palgachhi Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Palgachhi Village estimated population is projected to be 9.08 k (9,082), projecting a 9.38% increased from Palgachhi's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 4.57 k, and the estimated female population is 4.52 k.

Palgachhi Literacy Rate

Palgachhi Village has a literacy rate of 57.45% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Palgachhi Village is 63.32 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Palgachhi Village is 51.38 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Palgachhi

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 57.45 63.32 51.38
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 57.45 63.32 51.38

Palgachhi Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Palgachhi Village is 2.59 k (2,585) with 1.31 k (1,307) males and 1.28 k (1,278) females, which is 31.13% of Palgachhi Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 978 females for every 1000 males.

Palgachhi Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Palgachhi Village is 610 (610) with 318 (318) males and 292 (292) females, which is 7.35% of Palgachhi Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 919 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Palgachhi

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 976
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 976

Palgachhi Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Palgachhi Village are 1.78 k(1,778).

Palgachhi Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Palgachhi Village, there are about 3.62 k (3,624) workers, making up nearly 43.65% of the Palgachhi Village total population. Out of these, around 2.13 k (2,132) are male workers, and about 1.49 k (1,492) are female workers.

Palgachhi - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 9.04 k (9,039) 8.86%
2025 9.08 k (9,082) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 9.12 k (9,118) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 9.15 k (9,147) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 9.18 k (9,177) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 9.21 k (9,207) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 9.24 k (9,237) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 9.26 k (9,257) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 9.27 k (9,271) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 9.29 k (9,285) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 9.30 k (9,299) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 9.31 k (9,313) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 9.33 k (9,326) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Palgachhi Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 9.33 k (9,326), with a male population of 4.66 k (4,658) and a female population of 4.67 k (4,671). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Palgachhi Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Palgachhi Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Sultanpur 1,277
2 Bairbona 1,201
3 Gobindarampur 0
4 Baishnabnagar 15,695
5 Babupur 2,109
6 Lakshmipur 15,569
7 Chak Seherdi 7,850
8 Dariapur 6,249
9 Chak Bahadurpur 6,628
10 Suzapur Mandai 8,807

Palgachhi Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Palgachhi is 8.30 k (8,303).

The estimated population of Palgachhi in 2024 is approximately 9.04 k (9,039).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Palgachhi is 2.59 k (31.13%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 610 (7.35%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Palgachhi is 57.45%, with male literacy at 63.32% and female literacy at 51.38%.

The sex ratio in Palgachhi is 976 females for every 1000 males.

Palgachhi population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.29% up to 2036.