Kalma Population in 2025
In 2025, Kalma Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.77 k (2,774), indicating a 9.38% increased from Kalma's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.45 k, and the estimated female population is 1.32 k.
Kalma Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Kalma Village estimated population is projected to be 2.79 k (2,785), projecting a 9.81% increased from Kalma's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 1.46 k, and the estimated female population is 1.33 k.
Kalma Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Kalma Village has a population of 2.54 k (2,536) with 1.34 k (1,338) males and 1.20 k (1,198) females.The sex ratio in Kalma is 896, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kalma Village is 363 (363) which is 14.31% of Kalma Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kalma Village is 872 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Kalma village is listed as part of the Jhalda - I Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Puruliya 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
Kalma Literacy Rate
Kalma Village has a literacy rate of 67.33% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kalma Village is 83.3 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kalma Village is 49.56 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kalma
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 67.33 | 83.3 | 49.56 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 67.33 | 83.3 | 49.56 |
Kalma Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kalma Village is 378 (378) with 198 (198) males and 180 (180) females, which is 14.91% of Kalma Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 910 females for every 1000 males.
Kalma Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kalma Village is 1.20 k (1,195) with 626 (626) males and 569 (569) females, which is 47.12% of Kalma Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 909 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kalma
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 896 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 896 |
Kalma Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Kalma Village are 524 (524).
Kalma Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kalma Village, there are about 1.31 k (1,306) workers, making up nearly 51.5% of the Kalma Village total population. Out of these, around 761 (761) are male workers, and about 545 (545) are female workers.
Kalma - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.77 k (2,774) | 9.38% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.79 k (2,785) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.79 k (2,794) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.80 k (2,803) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.81 k (2,812) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.82 k (2,822) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.83 k (2,828) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.83 k (2,832) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.84 k (2,836) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.84 k (2,841) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.85 k (2,845) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.85 k (2,849) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kalma Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.85 k (2,849), with a male population of 1.48 k (1,483) and a female population of 1.37 k (1,365). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Kalma Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.27%.
Kalma Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ichatu | 441 |
| 2 | Chhoto Bakad | 1,243 |
| 3 | Kudagara | 205 |
| 4 | Badgaon | 594 |
| 5 | Jalambili | 276 |
| 6 | Patub | 611 |
| 7 | Barabakad | 184 |
| 8 | Baddi | 195 |
| 9 | Garia | 1,726 |
| 10 | Bandulahar | 1,043 |