R.F. Palan - Bharmour, Chamba
R.F. Palan is a village situated in the Bharmour tehsil of Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh. It is located approximately 58 km from Chamba. Badgram serves as the Gram Panchayat for R.F. Palan village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of R.F. Palan is 008194. The village covers a total geographical area of 139.17 hectares and falls under the 176315 pincode. Chamba is the nearest town.
R.F. Palan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chamba Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kangra Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of R.F. Palan
According to the 2011 Census, R.F. Palan village had a total population of 33 people, including 19 males and 14 females, living in 5 households. The sex ratio was 737 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.29%, with male literacy at 76.47% and female literacy at 45.45%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 20.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 33 | 19 | 14 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 20 | 12 | 8 |
| Literate Population | 18 | 13 | 5 |
| Illiterate Population | 15 | 6 | 9 |
Nearby Villages of R.F. Palan
R.F. Palan is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of R.F. Palan
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the R.F. Palan.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Chamba to R.F. Palan is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in R.F. Palan
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for R.F. Palan village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in R.F. Palan
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving R.F. Palan village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about R.F. Palan
Where is R.F. Palan located?
R.F. Palan village is located in Bharmour Tehsil, Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of R.F. Palan?
The Gram Panchayat of R.F. Palan is Badgram.
What is the pincode of R.F. Palan?
The pincode of R.F. Palan is 176315.
What is the population of R.F. Palan?
R.F. Palan had a total population of 33, including 19 males and 14 females.
How many households are there in R.F. Palan?
R.F. Palan had 5 households.
What is the literacy rate in R.F. Palan?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of R.F. Palan was 64.29%. Male literacy was 76.47% and female literacy was 45.45%.