Chatma - Patan, Palamu

Chatma is a village situated in the Patan subdivision of Palamu district, Jharkhand. Kaswakhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chatma village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chatma is 365943. The village covers a total geographical area of 480 hectares and falls under the 822123 pincode.

Chatma village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Chatma

As per Census 2011, Chatma village has a total population of 1,202 people, consisting of 618 males and 584 females. The village has 259 households and a sex ratio of 944 females per 1,000 males. There are 174 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 671 literate and 531 illiterate residents. Additionally, 444 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 76 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chatma are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,202618584
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1749975
Scheduled Castes (SC)444213231
Scheduled Tribes (ST)764432
Literate Population671404267
Illiterate Population531214317

Nearby Villages of Chatma

Chatma 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Karar KalanSouth0.85 km
BoradahNorth2.01 km
Imli KhasNorth-West2.13 km
AngraSouth-East2.22 km
KalapaharSouth2.44 km
Karar KhurdSouth-West2.44 km
RabdiSouth-West2.81 km
DarhaWest2.95 km
JagodihSouth-East3.14 km
KanchanpurNorth-East3.24 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chatma

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Chatma. The nearest railway station is Kajri, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

Banking and Postal Services in Chatma

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Chatma

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Chatma

Where is Chatma located?

Chatma village is located in Patan Subdivision, Palamu district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chatma?

The Gram Panchayat of Chatma is Kaswakhar.

What is the pincode of Chatma?

The pincode of Chatma is 822123.

What is the population of Chatma?

Chatma has a total population of 1,202, including 618 males and 584 females.

How many households are there in Chatma?

There are 259 households in Chatma.

What is the literacy rate in Chatma?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chatma is 55.82%. Male literacy is 65.37% and female literacy is 45.72%.