Palma Population in 2025
In 2025, Palma Village current estimated population is projected to be 576 (576), indicating a 9.38% increased from Palma's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 281 , and the estimated female population is 296 .
Palma Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Palma Village estimated population is projected to be 578 (578), projecting a 9.81% increased from Palma's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 282 , and the estimated female population is 297 .
Palma Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Palma Village has a population of 526 (526) with 258 (258) males and 268 (268) females.The sex ratio in Palma is 1039, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Palma Village is 98 (98) which is 18.63% of Palma Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Palma Village is 960 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Palma 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
Palma Literacy Rate
Palma Village has a literacy rate of 66.12% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Palma Village is 80.77 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Palma Village is 52.27 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 | 66.12 | 80.77 | 52.27 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 66.12 | 80.77 | 52.27 |
Palma Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Palma Village is 213 (213) with 106 (106) males and 107 (107) females, which is 40.49% of Palma Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1010 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 | 1039 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1039 |
Palma Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Palma Village are 120 (120).
Palma Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Palma Village, there are about 268 (268) workers, making up nearly 50.95% of the Palma Village total population. Out of these, around 133 (133) are male workers, and about 135 (135) are female workers.
Palma - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 576 (576) | 9.38% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 578 (578) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 580 (580) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 582 (582) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 584 (584) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 586 (586) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 587 (587) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 588 (588) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 589 (589) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 590 (590) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 590 (590) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 591 (591) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Palma Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 591 (591), with a male population of 286 (286) and a female population of 306 (306). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Palma Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.27%.
Palma Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bandi | 460 |
| 2 | Chhota Phuhara | 731 |
| 3 | Turdag | 912 |
| 4 | Mathari | 1,136 |
| 5 | Akahara | 1,009 |
| 6 | Bara Phuhara | 405 |
| 7 | Keotia | 68 |
| 8 | Uhatu | 660 |
| 9 | Paramura | 0 |
| 10 | Dulla | 808 |