Palanja Population

As per the 2011 Census, Palanja Village has a population of 2.35 k (2,345) with 1.20 k (1,196) males and 1.15 k (1,149) females.The sex ratio in Palanja is 961, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Palanja Village is 352 (352) which is 15.01% of Palanja Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Palanja Village is 1200 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Palanja village is listed as part of the Jaipur Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Puruliya District in the state of WEST BENGAL in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

2.35 k

Toatl Population

1.20 k

Male Population

1.15 k

Female Population

More on This Page!
  1. Palanja Population Census 2011
  2. Palanja Population 2025
  3. Literacy Rate
  4. Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
  5. Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
  6. Sex Ratio
  7. Population Projections Up to 2036

Palanja Estimated Population in 2025

In 2025, Palanja Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.57 k (2,565), indicating a 9.38% increased from Palanja's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.30 k, and the estimated female population is 1.27 k.

Palanja Estimated Population in 2026

In the year 2026, Palanja Village estimated population is projected to be 2.58 k (2,575), projecting a 9.81% increased from Palanja's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 1.30 k, and the estimated female population is 1.27 k.

Palanja Literacy Rate

Palanja Village has a literacy rate of 59.76% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Palanja Village is 75.58 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Palanja Village is 42.63 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Palanja

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 59.76 75.58 42.63
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 59.76 75.58 42.63

Palanja Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Palanja Village is 350 (350) with 183 (183) males and 167 (167) females, which is 14.93% of Palanja Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 913 females for every 1000 males.

Palanja Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Palanja Village is 54 (54) with 28 (28) males and 26 (26) females, which is 2.3% of Palanja Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 929 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Palanja

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 961
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 961

Palanja Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Palanja Village are 424 (424).

Palanja Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Palanja Village, there are about 998 (998) workers, making up nearly 42.56% of the Palanja Village total population. Out of these, around 665 (665) are male workers, and about 333 (333) are female workers.

Palanja - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2025 2.57 k (2,565) 9.38% ↑
2026 2.58 k (2,575) 9.81% 0.43 % ↑
2027 2.58 k (2,584) 10.16% 0.35 % ↑
2028 2.59 k (2,592) 10.52% 0.36 % ↑
2029 2.60 k (2,601) 10.88% 0.36 % ↑
2030 2.61 k (2,609) 11.24% 0.36 % ↑
2031 2.62 k (2,615) 11.49% 0.25 % ↑
2032 2.62 k (2,619) 11.65% 0.16 % ↑
2033 2.62 k (2,623) 11.82% 0.17 % ↑
2034 2.63 k (2,627) 11.99% 0.17 % ↑
2035 2.63 k (2,631) 12.15% 0.16 % ↑
2036 2.63 k (2,634) 12.32% 0.17 % ↑

Projected estimates indicate that Palanja Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.63 k (2,634), with a male population of 1.33 k (1,326) and a female population of 1.31 k (1,309). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Palanja Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.27%.

Palanja Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Kanudi 560
2 Jharmamara 1,194
3 Chapaitanr 1,743
4 Rangnitanr 1,010
5 Tanasi 1,204
6 Beltanr 659
7 Dumardih 290
8 Pratappur 1,046
9 Shalagram 765
10 Baliagora 817

Palanja Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Palanja is 2.35 k (2,345).

The estimated population of Palanja in 2025 is approximately 2.57 k (2,565).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Palanja is 350 (14.93%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 54 (2.3%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Palanja is 59.76%, with male literacy at 75.58% and female literacy at 42.63%.

The sex ratio in Palanja is 961 females for every 1000 males.

Palanja population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.27% up to 2036.