Palma

Block / Subdivision Shikaripara
District Dumka
State Jharkhand

About Palma

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Palma village is 370821. Palma village is located in Shikaripara subdivision of Dumka district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 32km away from sub-district headquarter Shikaripara (tehsildar office) and 13km away from district headquarter Dumka. As per 2009 stats, Gandrakpur is the gram panchayat of Palma village.

The total geographical area of village is 394 hectares. Palma has a total population of 566 peoples, out of which male population is 296 while female population is 270. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 912 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of palma village is 43.11% out of which 50.00% males and 35.56% females are literate. There are about 103 houses in palma village. Pincode of palma village locality is 814119.

Dumka is nearest town to palma village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Palma

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 566 296 270
Literate Population 244 148 96
Illiterate Population 322 148 174

Connectivity of Palma

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

Nearby Villages of Palma

Frequently Asked Questions about Palma

Where is Palma located?

Palma village is situated in Shikaripara Subdivision, within the Dumka district of Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Palma?

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

What is the pincode of Palma?

The pincode of Palma is 814119, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

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

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Palma is 566, with 296 males and 270 females.

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

As per the 2011 Census, Palma village has a total of 103 households.

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

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Palma is 43.11%. The male literacy rate is 50.00%, while the female literacy rate is 35.56%.