Palma - Puncha, Purulia

Palma is a village situated in the Puncha subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 26.3 km from Puncha and around 25.4 km from Purulia. Panipathar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palma village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palma is 331107. The village covers a total geographical area of 313.23 hectares and falls under the 723101 pincode. Puruliya is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Palma

According to the 2011 Census, Palma village had a total population of 1,925 people, including 958 males and 967 females, living in 325 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.55%, with male literacy at 73.54% and female literacy at 53.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 313, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 584.

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

Palma is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tamna, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puruliya to Palma is about 24 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