Palan

Block / Subdivision Masalia
District Dumka
State Jharkhand

About Palan

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Palan village is 371906. Palan village is located in Masalia subdivision of Dumka district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Masalia (tehsildar office) and 20km away from district headquarter Dumka. As per 2009 stats, Kolarkenda is the gram panchayat of Palan village.

The total geographical area of village is 215 hectares. Palan has a total population of 478 peoples, out of which male population is 236 while female population is 242. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1025 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of palan village is 52.09% out of which 63.14% males and 41.32% females are literate. There are about 100 houses in palan village. Pincode of palan village locality is 814158.

Masalia is nearest town to palan village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Palan

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 478 236 242
Literate Population 249 149 100
Illiterate Population 229 87 142

Connectivity of Palan

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Palan

Frequently Asked Questions about Palan

Where is Palan located?

Palan village is situated in Masalia Subdivision, within the Dumka district of Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Palan?

The Gram Panchayat of Palan is Kolarkenda (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Palan?

The pincode of Palan is 814158, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Palan as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Palan is 478, with 236 males and 242 females.

How many households are there in Palan as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Palan village has a total of 100 households.

What is the literacy rate in Palan as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Palan is 52.09%. The male literacy rate is 63.14%, while the female literacy rate is 41.32%.