Palem
About Palem
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Palem village is 450557. Palem village is located in Chhindgarh tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Chhindgarh (tehsildar office) and 135km away from district headquarter Dantewada. As per 2009 stats, Palem village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 1120.94 hectares. Palem has a total population of 825 peoples, out of which male population is 382 while female population is 443. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1159 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of palem village is 36.12% out of which 47.91% males and 25.96% females are literate. There are about 185 houses in palem village. Pincode of palem village locality is 494115.
When it comes to administration, Palem village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Palem village comes under Dantewara Vidhan Sabha constituency & Bastar Lok Sabha constituency. Jagdalpur is nearest town to palem village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 70km away.
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Population of Palem
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 825 | 382 | 443 |
| Literate Population | 298 | 183 | 115 |
| Illiterate Population | 527 | 199 | 328 |
Connectivity of Palem
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Palem
Where is Palem located?
Palem village is situated in Chhindgarh Tehsil, within the Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Palem?
Palem serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Palem?
The pincode of Palem is 494115, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Palem as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Palem is 825, with 382 males and 443 females.
How many households are there in Palem as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Palem village has a total of 185 households.
What is the literacy rate in Palem as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Palem is 36.12%. The male literacy rate is 47.91%, while the female literacy rate is 25.96%.