Palma Population
As per the 2011 Census, Palma Village has a population of 746 (746) with 377 (377) males and 369 (369) females.The sex ratio in Palma is 979, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Palma Village is 124 (124) which is 16.62% of Palma Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Palma Village is 851 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Palma village is listed as part of the Barabazar Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Puruliya District in the state of WEST BENGAL in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Palma Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Palma Village current estimated population is projected to be 813 (813), indicating a 8.86% increased from Palma's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 408 , and the estimated female population is 405 .
Palma Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Palma Village estimated population is projected to be 816 (816), projecting a 9.38% increased from Palma's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 410 , and the estimated female population is 407 .
Palma Literacy Rate
Palma Village has a literacy rate of 68.49% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Palma Village is 88.39 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Palma Village is 48.72 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Palma
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 68.49 | 88.39 | 48.72 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 68.49 | 88.39 | 48.72 |
Palma Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Palma Village is 114 (114) with 61 (61) males and 53 (53) females, which is 15.28% of Palma Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 869 females for every 1000 males.
Palma Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Palma Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Palma Village.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Palma
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 979 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 979 |
Palma Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Palma Village are 127 (127).
Palma Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Palma Village, there are about 458 (458) workers, making up nearly 61.39% of the Palma Village total population. Out of these, around 221 (221) are male workers, and about 237 (237) are female workers.
Palma - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 813 (813) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 816 (816) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 820 (820) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 822 (822) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 825 (825) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 828 (828) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 830 (830) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 832 (832) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 833 (833) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 835 (835) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 836 (836) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 837 (837) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 838 (838) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Palma Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 838 (838), with a male population of 418 (418) and a female population of 421 (421). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Palma Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.
Palma Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matilaldih | 122 |
| 2 | Rangamatia | 709 |
| 3 | Bhabanipur | 659 |
| 4 | Sukurhutu | 1,760 |
| 5 | Kalpara | 1,445 |
| 6 | Khawasdih Alias Loadih | 440 |
| 7 | Bhagiari | 267 |
| 8 | Duar | 0 |
| 9 | Bamu | 373 |
| 10 | Ulda | 2,029 |