Payag Population

As per the 2011 Census, Payag Village has a population of 1.15 k (1,152) with 601 (601) males and 551 (551) females.The sex ratio in Payag is 917, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Payag Village is 106 (106) which is 9.2% of Payag Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Payag Village is 828 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Payag village is listed as part of the Kolaghat Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Purba Medinipur District in the state of WEST BENGAL in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

1.15 k

Toatl Population

601

Male Population

551

Female Population

Payag Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Payag Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.26 k (1,255), indicating a 8.86% increased from Payag's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 651 , and the estimated female population is 604 .

Payag Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Payag Village estimated population is projected to be 1.26 k (1,261), projecting a 9.38% increased from Payag's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 653 , and the estimated female population is 607 .

Payag Literacy Rate

Payag Village has a literacy rate of 85.56% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Payag Village is 92.82 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Payag Village is 77.73 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Payag

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 85.56 92.82 77.73
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 85.56 92.82 77.73

Payag Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Payag Village is 31 (31) with 18 (18) males and 13 (13) females, which is 2.69% of Payag Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 723 females for every 1000 males.

Payag Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes Population in Payag Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Payag Village.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Payag

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 917
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 917

Payag Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Payag Village are 248 (248).

Payag Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Payag Village, there are about 402 (402) workers, making up nearly 34.9% of the Payag Village total population. Out of these, around 377 (377) are male workers, and about 25 (25) are female workers.

Payag - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.26 k (1,255) 8.86%
2025 1.26 k (1,261) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 1.27 k (1,265) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 1.27 k (1,270) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 1.27 k (1,274) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 1.28 k (1,278) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 1.28 k (1,282) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 1.29 k (1,285) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 1.29 k (1,287) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 1.29 k (1,289) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 1.29 k (1,291) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 1.29 k (1,293) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 1.29 k (1,294) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Payag Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.29 k (1,294), with a male population of 666 (666) and a female population of 628 (628). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Payag Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Payag Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Babua (P) 605
2 Mecheda 673
3 Raksa Chak 4,308
4 Pulsit 3,428
5 Kunarhat 1,933
6 Bardabar 2,296
7 Pyarit 2,760
8 Mandar Gachha 4,204
9 Purbba Bahala 1,405
10 Ghola 835

Payag Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Payag is 1.15 k (1,152).

The estimated population of Payag in 2024 is approximately 1.26 k (1,255).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Payag is 31 (2.69%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Payag is 85.56%, with male literacy at 92.82% and female literacy at 77.73%.

The sex ratio in Payag is 917 females for every 1000 males.

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