Palma - Gawan, Giridih

Palma is a village situated in the Gawan subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gawan and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Giridih. Jamdar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palma village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palma is 350219. The village covers a total geographical area of 341.62 hectares and falls under the 825412 pincode. Giridih is the nearest town.

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

Population of Palma

According to the 2011 Census, Palma village had a total population of 214 people, including 106 males and 108 females, living in 41 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.07%, with male literacy at 57.32% and female literacy at 32.63%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 198.

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

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Palma. The nearest railway station is Parsabad, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Giridih to Palma is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 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