Palma - Tundi, Dhanbad

Palma is a village situated in the Tundi subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tundi and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Dhanbad. Jeetpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palma village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palma is 361057. The village covers a total geographical area of 394.06 hectares and falls under the 828142 pincode.

Palma village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tundi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Giridih Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Palma

According to the 2011 Census, Palma village had a total population of 609 people, including 317 males and 292 females, living in 107 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.19%, with male literacy at 74.48% and female literacy at 43.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 16, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 506.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Palma

Palma is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Palma

Palma is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nichitpur, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dhanbad to Palma is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palma

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Palma village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Palma

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Palma village are given below:

FAQs about Palma