Palma - Hura, Purulia

Palma is a village situated in the Hura subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.5 km from Hura and around 25.4 km from Purulia. Lakhanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palma village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palma is 330880. The village covers a total geographical area of 135.23 hectares and falls under the 723130 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Palma

According to the 2011 Census, Palma village had a total population of 865 people, including 435 males and 430 females, living in 193 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.39%, with male literacy at 86.38% and female literacy at 58.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 418, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.

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 2-5 km of the Palma. The nearest railway station is Kushtaur, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Palma is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Palma is about 25.4 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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