Palna - Chandil, Saraikela Kharsawan

Palna is a village situated in the Chandil subdivision of Saraikela Kharsawan district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 17 km from Chandil and around 50 km from Sarikela. Hensakocha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palna is 378787. The village covers a total geographical area of 395 hectares and falls under the 832401 pincode.

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

Population of Palna

As per Census 2011, Palna village has a total population of 843 people, consisting of 418 males and 425 females. The village has 171 households and a sex ratio of 1,016 females per 1,000 males. There are 119 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 428 literate and 415 illiterate residents. Additionally, 81 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 293 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population843418425
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1196455
Scheduled Castes (SC)813942
Scheduled Tribes (ST)293150143
Literate Population428272156
Illiterate Population415146269

Nearby Villages of Palna

Palna 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)
KokeberaNorth-East1.36 km
DirlongNorth-West1.37 km
MusriberaEast1.84 km
BaramtanrNorth-East1.97 km
ChaulibasaNorth-East2.15 km
JhabriNorth-West2.62 km
RankaWest3.11 km
SingatiNorth3.16 km
PadodihNorth-West3.46 km
KashidihNorth3.51 km

Transport and Connectivity of Palna

Palna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chandil Jn, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Sarikela to Palna is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palna

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

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

Health Facilities in Palna

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Palna

Where is Palna located?

Palna village is located in Chandil Subdivision, Saraikela Kharsawan district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Palna?

The Gram Panchayat of Palna is Hensakocha.

What is the pincode of Palna?

The pincode of Palna is 832401.

What is the population of Palna?

Palna has a total population of 843, including 418 males and 425 females.

How many households are there in Palna?

There are 171 households in Palna.

What is the literacy rate in Palna?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Palna is 50.77%. Male literacy is 65.07% and female literacy is 36.71%.