Palma Population
As per the 2011 Census, Palma Village has a population of 3.90 k (3,900) with 1.97 k (1,967) males and 1.93 k (1,933) females.The sex ratio in Palma is 983, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Palma Village is 569 (569) which is 14.59% of Palma Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Palma Village is 1040 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Palma village is listed as part of the Para 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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Female Population
Palma Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Palma Village current estimated population is projected to be 4.25 k (4,246), indicating a 8.86% increased from Palma's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.13 k, and the estimated female population is 2.12 k.
Palma Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Palma Village estimated population is projected to be 4.27 k (4,266), projecting a 9.38% increased from Palma's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.14 k, and the estimated female population is 2.13 k.
Palma Literacy Rate
Palma Village has a literacy rate of 59.2% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Palma Village is 73.46 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Palma Village is 44.55 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 | 59.2 | 73.46 | 44.55 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 59.2 | 73.46 | 44.55 |
Palma Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Palma Village is 2.46 k (2,458) with 1.24 k (1,242) males and 1.22 k (1,216) females, which is 63.03% of Palma Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 980 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 | 983 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 983 |
Palma Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Palma Village are 732 (732).
Palma Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Palma Village, there are about 1.54 k (1,535) workers, making up nearly 39.36% of the Palma Village total population. Out of these, around 1.10 k (1,096) are male workers, and about 439 (439) are female workers.
Palma - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.25 k (4,246) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 4.27 k (4,266) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.28 k (4,283) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.30 k (4,297) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.31 k (4,311) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.33 k (4,325) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.34 k (4,339) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.35 k (4,348) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.36 k (4,355) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 4.36 k (4,362) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 4.37 k (4,368) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 4.38 k (4,375) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 4.38 k (4,381) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Palma Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.38 k (4,381), with a male population of 2.18 k (2,180) and a female population of 2.20 k (2,202). 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 | Layara | 891 |
| 2 | Baishyakuli | 1,490 |
| 3 | Maldi | 539 |
| 4 | Anara | 5,517 |
| 5 | Ranipur | 1,991 |
| 6 | Amlatora | 1,129 |
| 7 | Rampur | 1,015 |
| 8 | Jorberya | 5,030 |
| 9 | Dhagora | 460 |
| 10 | Kushgora Gopinathpur | 1,037 |