Palum
About Palum
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Palum village is 261137. Palum village is located in Namchi subdivision of South District district in Sikkim, India. It is situated 11km away from Namchi, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Palum village. As per 2009 stats, Rong Bul is the gram panchayat of Palum village.
The total geographical area of village is 144.42 hectares. Palum has a total population of 204 peoples, out of which male population is 102 while female population is 102. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1000 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of palum village is 61.76% out of which 59.80% males and 63.73% females are literate. There are about 40 houses in palum village. Pincode of palum village locality is 737126.
When it comes to administration, Palum village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Palum village comes under Namchi-singhithang Vidhan Sabha constituency & Sikkim Lok Sabha constituency. Namchi is nearest town to palum village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.
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Population of Palum
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 204 | 102 | 102 |
Literate Population | 126 | 61 | 65 |
Illiterate Population | 78 | 41 | 37 |
Connectivity of Palum
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Palum
Where is Palum located?
Palum village is situated in Namchi Subdivision, within the South District district of Sikkim, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Palum?
The Gram Panchayat of Palum is Rong Bul (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Palum?
The pincode of Palum is 737126, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Palum as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Palum is 204, with 102 males and 102 females.
How many households are there in Palum as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Palum village has a total of 40 households.
What is the literacy rate in Palum as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Palum is 61.76%. The male literacy rate is 59.80%, while the female literacy rate is 63.73%.