Palma Population

As per the 2011 Census, Palma Village has a population of 1.93 k (1,925) with 958 (958) males and 967 (967) females.The sex ratio in Palma is 1010, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Palma Village is 301 (301) which is 15.64% of Palma Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Palma Village is 1182 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Palma 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.

1.93 k

Toatl Population

958

Male Population

967

Female Population

Palma Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Palma Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.10 k (2,096), indicating a 8.86% increased from Palma's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.04 k, and the estimated female population is 1.06 k.

Palma Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Palma Village estimated population is projected to be 2.11 k (2,106), projecting a 9.38% increased from Palma's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.04 k, and the estimated female population is 1.07 k.

Palma Literacy Rate

Palma Village has a literacy rate of 63.55% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Palma Village is 73.54 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Palma Village is 53.36 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 63.55 73.54 53.36
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 63.55 73.54 53.36

Palma Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Palma Village is 313 (313) with 155 (155) males and 158 (158) females, which is 16.26% of Palma Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1020 females for every 1000 males.

Palma Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Palma Village is 584 (584) with 277 (277) males and 307 (307) females, which is 30.34% of Palma Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1109 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Palma

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1010
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1010

Palma Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Palma Village are 325 (325).

Palma Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Palma Village, there are about 832 (832) workers, making up nearly 43.22% of the Palma Village total population. Out of these, around 532 (532) are male workers, and about 300 (300) are female workers.

Palma - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.10 k (2,096) 8.86%
2025 2.11 k (2,106) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 2.11 k (2,114) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 2.12 k (2,121) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 2.13 k (2,128) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 2.14 k (2,135) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 2.14 k (2,142) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 2.15 k (2,147) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 2.15 k (2,150) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 2.15 k (2,153) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 2.16 k (2,156) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 2.16 k (2,159) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 2.16 k (2,163) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Palma Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.16 k (2,163), with a male population of 1.06 k (1,062) and a female population of 1.10 k (1,102). 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 Goaladi Alias Mishradeuli 655
2 Deuli 471
3 Rolabad 0
4 Darodi 689
5 Beranakhi 0
6 Katrahi 0
7 Penchara 2,614
8 Rajakhanda 768
9 Dhabani 771
10 Chandra 3,884

Palma Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Palma is 1.93 k (1,925).

The estimated population of Palma in 2024 is approximately 2.10 k (2,096).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Palma is 313 (16.26%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 584 (30.34%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Palma is 63.55%, with male literacy at 73.54% and female literacy at 53.36%.

The sex ratio in Palma is 1010 females for every 1000 males.

Palma population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.29% up to 2036.