Bhutam Population

As per the 2011 Census, Bhutam Village has a population of 1.14 k (1,139) with 589 (589) males and 550 (550) females.The sex ratio in Bhutam is 934, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Bhutam Village is 165 (165) which is 14.49% of Bhutam Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Bhutam Village is 897 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

1.14 k

Toatl Population

589

Male Population

550

Female Population

Bhutam Estimated Population in 2025

In 2025, Bhutam Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.25 k (1,246), indicating a 9.38% increased from Bhutam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 640 , and the estimated female population is 606 .

Bhutam Estimated Population in 2026

In the year 2026, Bhutam Village estimated population is projected to be 1.25 k (1,251), projecting a 9.81% increased from Bhutam's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 643 , and the estimated female population is 609 .

Bhutam Literacy Rate

Bhutam Village has a literacy rate of 69.51% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Bhutam Village is 77.09 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Bhutam Village is 61.44 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Bhutam

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 69.51 77.09 61.44
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 69.51 77.09 61.44

Bhutam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Bhutam Village is 54 (54) with 29 (29) males and 25 (25) females, which is 4.74% of Bhutam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 863 females for every 1000 males.

Bhutam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Bhutam Village is 197 (197) with 97 (97) males and 100 (100) females, which is 17.3% of Bhutam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1031 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Bhutam

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 934
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 934

Bhutam Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Bhutam Village are 220 (220).

Bhutam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Bhutam Village, there are about 660 (660) workers, making up nearly 57.95% of the Bhutam Village total population. Out of these, around 359 (359) are male workers, and about 301 (301) are female workers.

Bhutam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2025 1.25 k (1,246) 9.38%
2026 1.25 k (1,251) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 1.26 k (1,255) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 1.26 k (1,259) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 1.26 k (1,263) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 1.27 k (1,268) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 1.27 k (1,270) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 1.27 k (1,272) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 1.27 k (1,274) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 1.28 k (1,276) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 1.28 k (1,278) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 1.28 k (1,280) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Bhutam Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.28 k (1,280), with a male population of 653 (653) and a female population of 627 (627). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Bhutam Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.27%.

Bhutam Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Kaira 2,249
2 Delang 1,739
3 Baradahi Alias Dhadkidi 429
4 Ramaidi 698
5 Gagda 852
6 Gangadi 999
7 Chhatalalpur 473
8 Lapara 3,267
9 Damodarpur 2,303
10 Bhatadi 5

Bhutam Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Bhutam is 1.14 k (1,139).

The estimated population of Bhutam in 2025 is approximately 1.25 k (1,246).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Bhutam is 54 (4.74%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 197 (17.3%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Bhutam is 69.51%, with male literacy at 77.09% and female literacy at 61.44%.

The sex ratio in Bhutam is 934 females for every 1000 males.

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