Palam Population, Caste, Working Data Kandhamal, Odisha - Census 2011
Palam is a village situated in Tumudibandha block of Kandhamal district in Odisha. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 25 families residing in the village Palam. The total population of Palam is 120 out of which 55 are males and 65 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Palam is 1,182.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Palam village is 22 which is 18% of the total population. There are 12 male children and 10 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Palam is 833 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,182) of Palam village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Palam is 1%. Thus Palam village has a lower literacy rate compared to 54.5% of Kandhamal district. The male literacy rate is 2.33% and the female literacy rate is 0% in Palam village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Palam village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Palam Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Palam village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 22 | 12 | 10 |
| Literacy | 1.02% | 2.33% | 0% |
| Scheduled Caste | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 120 | 55 | 65 |
| Illiterate | 119 | 54 | 65 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 0% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 100% of total population in Palam village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Palam village out of total population, 65 were engaged in work activities. 61.5% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 38.5% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 65 workers engaged in Main Work, 40 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 0 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 40 | 24 | 16 |
| Cultivators | 40 | 24 | 16 |
| Marginal Workers | 25 | 4 | 21 |
| Non Working | 55 | 27 | 28 |
Map of Palam, Kandhamal, Odisha
Nearby Villages to Palam, Tumudibandha
Below are the list of villages near Palam village in Tumudibandha.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Balama | 45 |
| Kadama | 61 |
| Pajimaska | 55 |
| Saperi | 156 |
| Madaguda | 486 |
| Sakada | 30 |
| Pidamaha | 1,032 |
| Pabangan | 67 |
| Budaguda | 300 |
| Badagan | 247 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Palam, Kandhamal, Odisha - Wikipedia